Newton, IA

Living in Newton

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 58
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 65
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Schools 90
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Residents

15k Population -207 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
15% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate45%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$613 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32

Property Crime in Newton

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 8
Feb 25 1 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 1
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Newton, IA

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Grinnell College
17 miles, E
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Central College
21 miles, S
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Grand View University
30 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton, IA

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Airports

Airports near Newton, IA

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Dubuque Regional Airport
129 miles, NE