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Newton, IL


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Newton, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Newton

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $42,788.

Newton Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Newton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyNewton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Newton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Newton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newton, IL

Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built56

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