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Newton, Illinois, in Jasper county, is 51 miles SW of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 116 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 3,069 residents in the city.
In Newton, about 55% of adults are married. In Newton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.
Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Newton.
In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $42,788.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newton that were owner-occupied was 74%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.
In Newton, 90% of commuters drive to work. Newton offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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