Newton County, MO

Living in Newton County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 11
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 12
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Schools 21
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Residents

58k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$131k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$499 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton County, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton County, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Newton County, MO

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Ecclesia College
48 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton County, MO

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Mercy Hospital Joplin
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Newton County, MO

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