At a Glance
Median Income
$34,286
$28,168 per capita
Home Value
$82,700
Zillow: $124,862
Median Rent
$709/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
22.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $34,286 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,168. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% 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 $124,862. 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.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,151
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,286
Per Capita$28,168
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,700
Rent$709
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$124,862
Housing Units1,391
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity47.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation440 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Newton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.