At a Glance
Median Income
$46,667
$30,850 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $145,099
Median Rent
$569/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,850. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,099. Median rent is $569/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
8.3% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$30,850
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$569
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$145,099
Housing Units176
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation521 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Newport was founded in 1828.
The median home in Newport was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.