At a Glance
Median Income
$55,682
$31,394 per capita
Home Value
$104,100
Zillow: $152,318
Violent Crime
459/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $55,682 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,394. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newell is $104,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,318. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Newell reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Newell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newell has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,682
Per Capita$31,394
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,100
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$152,318
Housing Units261
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property1,405/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation885 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Newell was founded in 1952.
The median home in Newell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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