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Newton, IA

Founded 1850Jasper CountyElev. 290 m
Population
15,696
Median home
$151,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Newton

Newton is a city in Iowa with about 15,696 residents. Newton was founded in 1850 and sits in Jasper County. The median age is 43.2 and the median household income is $56,321. Homes carry a median value of $151,600, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.6%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,696
Median age
43.2
Median household income
$56,321
Per-capita income
$32,781
Poverty rate
11.2%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
21.7 min
Work from home
7.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.7%
Production, transportation & material moving26%
Service17.7%
Sales & office17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$151,600
Median gross rent
$828/mo
Owner-occupied
65.7%
Median year built
1964
Households
6,698
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Newton has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Newton Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
WEST Academy Alternative SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Berg Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Aurora Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Emerson Hough Elementary SchoolElementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime9% below national
Newton351
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% below national
Newton1,316
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 48% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Jasper County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newton is in Jasper County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newton was founded in 1850 and sits in Jasper County. Elevation ~290 m.

Map of Newton
Newton, IA
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arthur, Thomas, HouseSt. Stephen's Episcopal ChurchGerman Evangelical Reformed ChurchJasper County CourthouseBergman, August H., HouseEmerson Hough Elementary SchoolFirst Avenue East Historic DistrictFirst Avenue West Historic District
Notable people from Newton
Charles MurraySharon NeedlesJay ClarkEmerson HoughSara HainesMatt ChathamJames M. TiedjeMike SpegalNate TeutRobert T. Anderson
People searches in Newton
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Nearby cities
Grinnell (16 mi)Pella (21 mi)Altoona (23 mi)Marshalltown (24 mi)Pleasant Hill (25 mi)Ankeny (29 mi)

Common questions

Newton — frequently asked

What is the population of Newton, Iowa?
Newton has a population of about 15,696, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newton?
The median home value in Newton is $151,600, and the median gross rent is $828/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newton safe? What is the crime rate?
Newton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 351 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jasper County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Newton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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