County Commissioners
Daniel Swem, Presiding · Mark Knight, District 1. 417-451-8223.
Meet the Commission
Newton County · Missouri · Est. 1838
Welcome to Newton County, Missouri
This website is here to provide important information and links for you. As always, we strive to provide the best service to the residents and taxpayers of Newton County.
County offices
Your County government
All addresses are at 101 South Wood St, Neosho MO 64850, unless noted otherwise.
Public Administrator
Joy Williams. Guardian and conservator for those who are unable to care for themselves. 417-451-8271.
Public Administrator
County Clerk
Tami Owens. Election results, absentee ballots, voter registration and voting locations. 417-451-8221.
ncclerk.org
About Newton County
Organized in 1838, named for a Revolutionary War hero
Newton County is in the State of Missouri. It is included in the Joplin, Missouri, metropolitan statistical area. The population was 58,648 at the 2020 census comprised of 24,570 households. It is the eighteenth most populous county in Missouri. The county was organized in 1838 and named for John Newton, a hero of the Revolutionary War. The county seat is Neosho.
Newton County has a multitude of communities including: Diamond, Fairview, Granby, Joplin, Neosho, and Seneca; Villages: Cliff Village, Dennis Acres, Grand Falls Plaza, Leawood, Loma Linda, Newtonia, Redings Mill, Ritchey, Saginaw, Shoal Creek Drive, Shoal Creek Estates, Silver Creek, Stark City, Stella, and Wentworth.
County Flag
The home of Gold Star Communities
In 2011 the Newton County Commission authorized the first official county flag. Fortunately, Newton County is the perfect shape and dimension to become a flag. As designed, the new flag has an Old Glory Blue field with gold stars scattered across the flag. These gold stars represent the villages, towns, and cities of Newton County.
Slightly off center on the flag is the largest star which depicts the County Seat located in Neosho. Gold letters surrounding the star state “Newton County Missouri 1838”.
Newton County at a glance
A county of towns, villages and gold stars
1838
Year the county was organized
58,648
Residents at the 2020 census
24,570
Households
18th
Most populous county in Missouri
Notices
From the County Commission
10/1/2026
Burn Ban Lifted
Newton County Missouri lifted the Burn Ban as of October 1, 2026, 3:00pm. Newton County appreciates the patience and cooperation of their citizens.
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10/7/2026
Commission Agenda - October 8, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10.00 am, Newton County Courthouse. RFP awards, the Pickup Truck bid opening, the 2027 Budget Memorandum and a burn ban discussion.
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Contact the Newton County Commission
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us directly — 417-451-8223, commission@newtoncountymo.gov, 101 South Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850.