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Newton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Newton County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,225 Population 408/sq mi density
$51,563 Median Income $22,494 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $130,224 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 1,620 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,563 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates30.8508°N, 93.7541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience5.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 134 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 144 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 122 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 141 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 149 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 134 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 78 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 102 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 93 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 103 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 125 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 138 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 147 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 129 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 128 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 139 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 145 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 292 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 277 km
2021 Ida Category 2 284 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 295 km
2020 Laura Category 4 52 km
2020 Delta Category 2 117 km
2019 Barry Category 1 204 km
2008 Ike Category 2 148 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 188 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 63 km
2005 Rita Category 3 51 km
2002 Lili Category 2 169 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 200 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 219 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 152 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 118 km
1985 Juan Category 1 187 km
1985 Danny Category 1 138 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 84 km 1
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 71 km 9
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 15 km 1
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
May 1, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 12, 1950 EF3 87 km 5
Jul 8, 2024 EF2 24 km 0
May 13, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 31 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 9 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 49 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 54 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 60 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 65 km
2023 HWY 113 7,104 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 85 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 65 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 45 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 79 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 66 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").

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