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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

256 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Newton (7)

Big Thicket National Preserve

National Preserve

Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a pla...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Canoe or Kayak ...

Weather: SPRING: Expect comfortable weather in Mar/Apr, with heat & humidity increasing in May. SUMMER: High heat, high humidity, and thunderstorms are common. Hurricane & tropical storm activity peaks...

https://www.nps.gov/bith/index.htm

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...

https://www.nps.gov/cari/index.htm

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

State Park

1,025 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

North Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,051 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

State Park

1,054 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Toledo Bend State Park

State Park

1,193 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Village Creek State Park

State Park

2,473 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0