Newton, NC

Living in Newton

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 2
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 69
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 31
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Schools 40
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Residents

13k Population +92 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$8.6k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$44 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11

Property Crime in Newton

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 49 4 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 3 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton

Inland Flooding28
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Newton, NC

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Davidson College
25 miles, SE
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Belmont Abbey College
30 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton, NC

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Atrium Health Lincoln
12 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Newton, NC

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