Neosho Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

[4] Neosho Rapids was previously called Italia then Florence, and was laid out in 1855.

[5][6] LIFE magazine did a 5-page feature article in the December 24, 1945, issue of servicemen coming home to the town for their first Christmas after WWII.

[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[9] Neosho Rapids is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 229 people, 91 households, and 53 families in Neosho Rapids.

29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 6.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 36.9% of those 65 or over.

The community is served by Southern Lyon County USD 252 public school district.