At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$22,750 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
Zillow: $123,855
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.3% smoking rate
How Newberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newberry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newberry residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,750. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newberry is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,855. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
10.5% of adults in Newberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newberry has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$22,750
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$123,855
Housing Units67
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation558 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Newberry was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.