Newton, IA
Living in Newton
Bikeability29
Walkability58
Commute85
Public Transit25
Affordability93
Public Safety51
Airports25
Hospitals78
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-207 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
15%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate45%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$613Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Newton
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton, IA
Newton Christian School
1 miles, NE
Central Iowa Christian School
16 miles, E
Peoria Christian School
20 miles, SE
Pella Christian Grade School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Newton, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
Pella Regional Health Center
21 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Newton, IA
Des Moines International Airport
34 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
129 miles, NE