Newton County, MS

Living in Newton County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 11
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 9
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Schools 28
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Residents

21k Population -468 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income -$196 (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$405 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas15%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Newton County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 49 6 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado48
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton County, MS

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Leake Academy
24 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Newton County, MS

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Tougaloo College
61 miles, W
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Belhaven University
62 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton County, MS

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Laird Hospital Inc
11 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Newton County, MS

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Key Field
22 miles, E
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