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Neoga, Illinois

Neoga is a city of 1,421 people in Cumberland County, Illinois, founded in 1856.

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Population1,421 -17.3% since 2019
Elevation656 ft 200 m
Founded1856
Land area1.4 sq mi
ZIP code62447
Nearest airportColes County Memorial Airport (MTO) 14 mi

Why visit Neoga

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 19°F.

About Neoga

Neoga is a city in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,398 at the 2020 census, down from 1,636 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Neoga, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Veterans Memorial

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Jennings Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes3

Pattys Cakes

Bakery

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Villa on 45

Restaurant

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi

1095 Route 45, Neoga

10:00-20:00

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Churches and places of worship5

First Christian Church of Neoga

Church

190 East 6th Street, Neoga

Mo-Th 09:00-13:00

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Grace United Methodist Church

Church · United Methodist

752 Walnut Avenue, Neoga

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St. Mary of the Assumption

Church · Catholic

670 Walnut Avenue, Neoga

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Christ Fellowship Church

Church · Pentecostal

808 Walnut Avenue, Neoga

Open in Google Maps · +1-217-621-9711

Methodist Church

Church · 0.6 mi

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries7

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Healthcare2

Map of Neoga

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.1 in of rainMarch: 2.6 in of rainApril: 4.7 in of rainMay: 4.7 in of rainJune: 4.8 in of rainJuly: 4.5 in of rainAugust: 3.1 in of rainSeptember: 2.9 in of rainOctober: 3.2 in of rainNovember: 3.8 in of rainDecember: 2.8 in of rainJanuary: 37°FFebruary: 42°FMarch: 52°FApril: 65°FMay: 75°FJune: 84°FJuly: 87°FAugust: 86°FSeptember: 81°FOctober: 69°FNovember: 54°FDecember: 42°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 23°FMarch: 32°FApril: 42°FMay: 54°FJune: 63°FJuly: 65°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 25°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan37°F19°F2.7 in
Feb42°F23°F2.1 in
Mar52°F32°F2.6 in
Apr65°F42°F4.7 in
May75°F54°F4.7 in
Jun84°F63°F4.8 in
Jul87°F65°F4.5 in
Aug86°F62°F3.1 in
Sep81°F54°F2.9 in
Oct69°F43°F3.2 in
Nov54°F33°F3.8 in
Dec42°F25°F2.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Neoga 4Nw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$73,355median household income
$123,100median home value
$916median monthly rent
40.2median age
25.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%of homes are owner-occupied
18.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1827%18 to 3416%35 to 6433%65 and over24%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Cumberland County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Coles County Memorial Airport (MTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

  • Mattoon 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
  • Effingham 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
  • Greenup 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
  • Charleston 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
  • Altamont 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
  • Casey 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
  • Arcola 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
  • Arthur 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
  • Mount Zion 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
  • Decatur 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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