At a Glance
Median Income
$31,538
$25,982 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
Zillow: $117,277
Median Rent
$483/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
22.9% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $31,538 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,982. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,277. Median rent is $483/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
15.1% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,538
Per Capita$25,982
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$88M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,000
Rent$483
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$117,277
Housing Units258
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death17,337/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation150 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband59.2%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Newton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.