Newton Falls, OH

Newton Falls, Ohio

Introduction to Newton Falls, Ohio

Newton Falls, Ohio, in Trumbull county, is 18 miles W of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 43 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is conveniently located inside the Youngstown - Warren metropolitan area. An estimated 5,002 people live in Newton Falls.

Newton Falls History

The area, which was settled in the late 18th or early 19th century, was named because of the presence of two waterfalls. An F5 tornado that struck on May 31st, 1985, caused serious damage to major portions of the downtown area. Newton Falls, which is a part of the Newton Township, is one of three cities in the entire nation to have five identical digits in its ZIP code, 44444. On September 20, 1966, the residents of Newton Falls officially adopted a city charter.

Newton Falls and Nearby Attractions

• Arms Family Museum of Local History
• National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
• National Packard Museum
• Akron Zoo
• Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
• Holden Arboretum

Things To Do In Newton Falls

The second oldest covered bridge in the Ohio is in Newton Falls. Constructed in 1831, this bridge across the Mahoning River, has an integrated covered walkway. The Century Village Museum, a restored Western Reserve community, features historic homes, a marshal's office, a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, and a train station. Haines House Underground Railroad Center, Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, and Arms Family Museum of Local History are several museums in the area. Among the places of historic interest near Newton Falls are Glamorgan Castle, Mabel Hartzell Home, and National McKinley Birthplace Memorial. Opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are available at the West Branch State Park, Lake Milton State Park, and Mosquito Lake State Park. The city also hosts annual events like Home 44444 The Holidays.

Newton Falls Transportation

Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is the closest major airport.

Newton Falls Higher Education

Hiram College, Kent State University - Trumbull, Youngstown State University, and Mount Union College are the nearby colleges.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Newton Falls, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newton Falls Almanac

Newton Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newton Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newton Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newton Falls Public Libraries

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Newton Falls High Schools (2004)

NEWTON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
907 MILTON BLVD
330-872-5121
Serves 732 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 31.8

Newton Falls Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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