Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Capitol II
Cinema
Maytag Bowl
Theatre Arts
HA Lynn Football Stadium
Stadium
Jasper County Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (13) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
PB's Pub
Bar
Cardinal Corner
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chester's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Cornfed Crossfit
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (15) C-
Lincoln Park
Park
Sersland Park
Park
Aurora Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Maytag Park
Park
Callison Park
Park
Agnes Patterson Memorial Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Thirty Acre Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Denniston Knolls Park
Park
Rocky Rhino Park
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Shops (22) C+
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.
Home Improvement
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Fine Things Reclaimed
Florist
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
The Dressing Room
Clothing
Git 'n Go
Convenience Store
Git 'n Go
Convenience Store
Newton 66
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Love's (cars)
Convenience Store
Love's
Convenience Store
Love's (trucks)
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Newton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Newton is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime C-

Newton crime rates are 1,793 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,349 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
443 crimes per 100k D
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employment D+

The median income in Newton is $48,417 - which is 11% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$48,417 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newton Clinic
Doctor
Skiff Medical Center
Hospital
Jasper County Sheriffs Office
Police
Newton Foot and Ankle Clinic
Doctor
Family Foot Clinic of Newton
Doctor
Newton Fire Department
Fire Station
Newton Police Department
Police
Newton Fire Department
Fire Station
Newton Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Newton home prices are $123,200 - which is 7% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$123,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Newton graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton Christian School
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Berg Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
High Schools (2) C-
West Academy Alternative School
Newton Senior High School
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ratings B+

Newton has an overall rating of 74% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C-
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Newtown, IA: You Won't Want To Leave Here! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Newtown, Iowa is one of those little towns you think it's impossible to find these days, but really we're just a well-kept secret! Anyone living in Newtown will tell you that this is one of the best areas in Iowa to make your home. We have some amazing schools, gorgeous places to ...Read More live thanks to the people here who take pride in their homes, gardens, all that good stuff, and we have jobs for anyone who comes looking. Our crime rate has increased over the last year or so, but the town is coming together to try to change that. I see it happening.

If you're looking for something fun to do here we have the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience out at the Iowa Speedway, Trainland USA, the Iowa State Fair (I haven't missed a year yet!, the Newtown Mall for some great shopping, and the extremely popular International Wrestling Institute and Museum. There are some good local cafes and shops to enjoy as well, but don't take my word for it - come see for yourself! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Sersland Park
      Aurora Park
      Sunset Park
      Maytag Park
      Callison Park
      Agnes Patterson Memorial Park
      Woodland Park

      Entertainment

      Capitol II
      Maytag Bowl
      HA Lynn Football Stadium
      Jasper County Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      PB's Pub
      Cardinal Corner
      Arby's
      Subway
      KFC
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Newton? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Newton.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newton? The cost of living in Newton is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Newton
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newton? Newton crime rates are 1,793, which are 11% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,793 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Newton? The median income in Newton is $48,417 which is 11% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $48,41712% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,91713% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Newton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Skiff Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Foot Clinic of Newton
      Newton Foot and Ankle Clinic
      Newton Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Newton home prices? Newton home prices are $123,200 - which is 7% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $123,20033% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74721% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Newton have good schools? The Newton graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      44% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Newton a good place to live? Newton has an overall rating of 74% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      1 total surveys

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