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Newton, Iowa

Introduction to Newton, Iowa

Newton, Iowa, in Jasper county, is located 29 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 152 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 15,579 residents in the city.

Newton History

Newton was established in 1850, and was incorporated in 1857. Originally Newton was a manufacturing community, and its growth happened from the washing machine industry. Newton gained national recognition when martial law was declared at the Maytag Washing Machine Company strike in 1938.

Newton and nearby Attractions

  • Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
  • Newton Mall
  • Agnes Patterson Memorial Park
  • International Wrestling Institute & Museum
  • Jasper County Historical Museum

Things To Do In Newton

Tourists in Newton can pick up stuff from the Newton Mall. Visitors can also view the Jasper County Historical Museum as well as the International Wrestling Institute and Museum. There are several parks that can be seen including the Denniston Knolls Park, Agnes Patterson Memorial Park, Maytag Park, and the Thirty Acre Park. The Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a place where tourists love to hang out. Iowa Sculpture Festival takes place in Newton during the month of June.

Newton Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is the nearest airport.

Newton Higher Education

The higher education institutes that the residents of Newton can attend include the Iowa State University, Drake University, Des Moines Community College, and Indian Hills Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Newton Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Newton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%Newton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Newton Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Newton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Newton, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women710
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime52

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