At a Glance
Median Income
$51,563
$22,494 per capita
Home Value
$95,800
Zillow: $148,621
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
23.1% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newton residents earn a median household income of $51,563 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,494. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newton is $95,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,621. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Newton reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,225
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,563
Per Capita$22,494
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,800
Rent$1,005
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$148,621
Housing Units899
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property1,289/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,450/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation205 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute43 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Newton was founded in 1853.
The median home in Newton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.