Newton, KS

Living in Newton

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 27
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 24
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Schools 7
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Residents

19k Population +108 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office14%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton

United States45
Kansas56
Wichita Metro Area77
Harvey County51

Property Crime in Newton

United States48
Kansas58
Wichita Metro Area84
Harvey County51

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 4
Feb 35 1 3
Mar 45 3 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding31
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton, KS

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Berean Academy
12 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Newton, KS

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Tabor College
23 miles, N
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Friends University
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton, KS

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Newton Medical Center
1 miles, SE
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Prairie View Inc
2 miles, E
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Mercy Hospital, Inc
15 miles, NW
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Kansas Heart Hospital
21 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Newton, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
118 miles, NW