At a Glance
Median Income
$35,446
$18,108 per capita
Violent Crime
101/100K
304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Newell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newell a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newell residents earn a median household income of $35,446 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,108. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Newell reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 304/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Newell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newell has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population491
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,446
Per Capita$18,108
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$688M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$145,304
Housing Units179
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property304/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.6%
Premature Death13,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,045 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute41 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newell was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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