Indiana
Newtown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 250. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newtown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Newtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newtown is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Newtown is $84,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,302 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Newtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,668 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,277 |
| Unemployment | 9.7% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $638M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $84,300 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,302 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Obesity | 43.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,687/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2045°N, 87.1483°W |
| County FIPS | 18045 |
Winner: Republican by 60 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |