South Carolina
Newtown is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 969. Residents earn $33,214 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newtown receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Newtown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newtown is $33,214, 56% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Newtown is $69,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Newtown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,214 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,343 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $807 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,950 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.3% |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 531 |
| County GDP | $1,039M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 110 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $69,300 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 48.3% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.5% |
| Premature Death | 19,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4013°N, 79.3568°W |
| County FIPS | 45033 |
Winner: Republican by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |