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Newton, MS
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Newton, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Newton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $34,286 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,168. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $82,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,881. Median rent is $709/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.