Newton County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
13,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,596 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 41
Dec 2 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Morocco Elementary School
3 miles, W · 4.6star
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, N · 3.2star
South Newton Middle School
11 miles, S · 3.7star
South Newton Senior High School
11 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Kankakee Community College
25 miles, NW · 1.4star
Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
27 miles, NW · 1.4star
Olivet Nazarene University
28 miles, NW · 1.9star
DeVry University-Indiana
35 miles, NE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
14 miles, SE · 3.2star
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W · 2.3star
Presence St Marys Hospital
27 miles, NW · 4.1star
Riverside Medical Center
27 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

South Bend International Airport
76 miles, E · 1.4star