Newtonia, MO

Missouri

Newtonia is a small town in Missouri with a population of 273. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 827/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,744 per capita
$84,100 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,100
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

How Newtonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population273
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,744
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.2%
Heart Disease6.9%

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+76.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.0%

Is Newtonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newtonia receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Newtonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newtonia is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newtonia is $84,100, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Newtonia has a population of 273 with a density of 827 people per square mile. The median age is 51.1 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 5.1% Hispanic.

Population

273
Total Population
827
People / sq mi
51.1yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Newtonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Newtonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newtonia is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Newtonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,744

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone64.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Newtonia is $84,100, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,100
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.0%

Property Tax

In Newtonia, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.2% report depression. 33.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Newtonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD9.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity33.3%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.7%
Checkup Rate75.0%

Food & Exercise

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+76.2%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density827/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone64.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

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