Newton, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
15,696
332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$56,321
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$151,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$675
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Jasper County
3
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Jasper County
4
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (49%) (48%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 37 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 49 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 24 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Emerson Hough Elementary School
<1 miles, N
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Newton Senior High School
<1 miles, W
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Aurora Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, SE
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Berg Middle School
<1 miles, E
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Colleges
Grinnell College
17 miles, E
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Central College
21 miles, S
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Marshalltown Community College
22 miles, NE
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Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
<1 miles, NW
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Grinnell Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
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Pella Regional Health Center
21 miles, S
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Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
25 miles, NE
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Airports
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, W
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Waterloo Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, E
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Dubuque Regional Airport
129 miles, E
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