Newton County, TX
Living in Newton County
Bikeability
2
Walkability
3
Commute
10
Public Transit
4
Affordability
83
Public Safety
86
Airports
19
Hospitals
33
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton County, TX
First Baptist Church Day School
18 miles, NW
First Baptist Christian Academy
29 miles, E
First Assembly Christian Academy
37 miles, NE
First Baptist Academy
40 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Newton County, TX
McNeese State University
52 miles, SE
Lamar University
55 miles, S
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
77 miles, NE
Stephen F Austin State University
79 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton County, TX
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
26 miles, E
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E
Dequincy Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Newton County, TX
Lake Charles Regional Airport
55 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
60 miles, S
Alexandria International Airport
80 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
110 miles, SW