At a Glance
Median Income
$59,915
$27,217 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $250,993
Median Rent
$685/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
3,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Newton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $59,915 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,217. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,993. Median rent is $685/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,714/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,431
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,915
Per Capita$27,217
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$685
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$250,993
Housing Units699
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property3,714/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary405/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,939/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation222 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1843.
The median home in Newton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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