At a Glance
Violent Crime
377/100K
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
62.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
44.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Newry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newry a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Newry reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,469/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Newry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
62.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newry has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density1,310/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,393
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty44.7%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$297,748
Housing Units189
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property2,469/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+62.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband41.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newry was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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