At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$47,235 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $114,575
Median Rent
$663/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.2% smoking rate
How Newcastle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newcastle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newcastle residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,235. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,575. Median rent is $663/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
46.2% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$47,235
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$663
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$114,575
Housing Units206
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation1,288 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.