Illinois
Newton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,852. Residents earn $58,564 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Newton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newton is $58,564, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Newton is $98,900, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Newton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,924 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,564 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,897 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,653 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 392 |
| County GDP | $834M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,850 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.90% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $98,900 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,518 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,850 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.90% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,994/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Total Violent | 142.6/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 35.6/100K |
| Assault | 106.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,924.5/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 463.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,389.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.3/100K |
| Arson | 35.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9873°N, 88.1644°W |
| County FIPS | 17159 |
Winner: Republican by 53.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |