Newton County, IN
Living in Newton County
Bikeability13
Walkability19
Commute29
Public Transit14
Affordability90
Public Safety87
Airports71
Hospitals57
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-308 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$8.8k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton County
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in Newton County
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton County, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton County, IN
St Augustine Elementary School
13 miles, E
Covenant Christian High School
19 miles, NE
De Motte Christian School
19 miles, NE
Unity Christian School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Newton County, IN
Olivet Nazarene University
28 miles, NW
DeVry University-Indiana
35 miles, N
Governors State University
37 miles, NW
Valparaiso University
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton County, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
14 miles, E
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Presence St Marys Hospital
27 miles, NW
Riverside Medical Center
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Newton County, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
60 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
75 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
76 miles, NE
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
79 miles, SW