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Newell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
Newell, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Newell a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $171,274. 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.
Safety & Crime
Newell reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.