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Newport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 325/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $30,850 per capita
$58,800 Home Value $138,908 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$30,850 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
79% below
Zillow: $138,908
Median Rent
$569/mo
51% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
21%
Rent
49%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.0% (44% below 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 $138,908. 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.

Safety & Crime

Newport reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$30,850
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$569
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$138,908
Housing Units176
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.