Newtonia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 827/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,744 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $196,816 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newtonia, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$24,744 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
70% below
Zillow: $196,816
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Newtonia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newtonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newtonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newtonia residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,744. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newtonia is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,816. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

19.5% of adults in Newtonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newtonia has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,744
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$196,816
Housing Units90
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.8%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Newtonia was built in 1950.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (28 miles).
20.1% of the population has a disability.