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Newman, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
796 Population 1,305/sq mi density
$73,526 Median Income $33,836 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $84,191 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,526 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $768/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Newman, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,526
2% below
$33,836 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
62% below
Zillow: $84,191
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Newman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
38%
Rent
66%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newman a Good Place to Live?

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4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newman residents earn a median household income of $73,526 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,836. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newman is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,191. Median rent is $768/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Newman reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Newman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newman has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population796
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density1,305/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,526
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$768
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$84,191
Housing Units457
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation647 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Newman was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.