At a Glance
Median Income
$36,346
$21,273 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $139,939
Violent Crime
670/100K
3,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Newbern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newbern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newbern a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newbern residents earn a median household income of $36,346 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,273. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 331 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newbern is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,939. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Newbern reports 670 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,952/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Newbern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newbern has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,346
Per Capita$21,273
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$139,939
Housing Units143
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent670/100K
Property3,952/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Newbern was founded in 1854.
The median home in Newbern was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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