At a Glance
Median Income
$28,333
$24,117 per capita
Home Value
$18,400
Zillow: $237,274
Median Rent
$617/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
31.1% smoking rate
How Newcomb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newcomb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newcomb a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newcomb residents earn a median household income of $28,333 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,117. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcomb is $18,400 , 93% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,274. Median rent is $617/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
15.2% of adults in Newcomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcomb has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population369
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$28,333
Per Capita$24,117
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$18,400
Rent$617
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$237,274
Housing Units186
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking31.1%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,558 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute41 min
Broadband42.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcomb was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.