Newton, NC
Living in Newton
Bikeability8
Walkability2
Commute77
Public Transit16
Affordability96
Public Safety88
Airports69
Hospitals56
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+92 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$8.6k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Newton
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton
Inland Flooding28
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton, NC
Concordia Christian Day School
3 miles, N
Montessori at Sandy Ford
3 miles, W
Tri-City Christian School
5 miles, N
St Stephen Lutheran School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Newton, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
8 miles, NW
Davidson College
25 miles, SE
Belmont Abbey College
30 miles, S
Johnson C Smith University
36 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton, NC
Catawba Valley Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Frye Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW
Atrium Health Lincoln
12 miles, S
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Newton, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
35 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
78 miles, NE