At a Glance
Median Income
$66,406
$30,494 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $176,370
Median Rent
$717/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.6% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newell residents earn a median household income of $66,406 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,494. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newell is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,370. Median rent is $717/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
14.9% of adults in Newell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population924
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density733/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,406
Per Capita$30,494
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$717
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$176,370
Housing Units321
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,218/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,257 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Newell was founded in 1870.
The median home in Newell was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.