Newton County, TX

Living in Newton County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 33
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Schools 21
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Residents

14k Population -475 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
LP gas6%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Newton County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 60 4 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 4 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 6 0
Dec 51 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding80
Tornado48
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton County, TX

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First Baptist Academy
40 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Newton County, TX

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Lamar University
55 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Newton County, TX

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