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Newton, IA
Iowa · Jasper County · Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro
Newton is a small city in Iowa with a population of 15,696. Residents earn $56,321 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,696
Population
1,394/sq mi density
$56,321
Median Income
$32,781 per capita
$151,600
Home Value
$196,481 Zillow
$828
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
3,858 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,321 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
UFO Sightings Near Newton, IA
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Newton, IA.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Newton, IA | 2009 | 3 bright orange oval shaped craft moving slowley over interstate 80 in Newton, Iowa |
| Newton, IA | 2006 | Red dots in mid air |
| Newton, IA | 2006 | Red dots in the sky |
| Newton, IA | 1999 | Large light in southwest sky |