Newton County, MO
Living in Newton County
Bikeability8
Walkability11
Commute75
Public Transit6
Affordability93
Public Safety62
Airports19
Hospitals56
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+619 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$499Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Newton County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding80
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton County, MO
Neosho Christian Schools
4 miles, SW
Church Alive Christian School
15 miles, NW
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
15 miles, NW
St Peters Middle School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Newton County, MO
Missouri Southern State University
15 miles, NW
Ozark Christian College
17 miles, NW
Pittsburg State University
39 miles, NW
Ecclesia College
48 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton County, MO
Freeman Neosho Hospital
3 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
13 miles, NW
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
15 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Carthage
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Newton County, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
19 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
43 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
57 miles, NE
Tulsa International Airport
99 miles, SW