What are the schools like in Newton, IL?

Newton is served primarily by Jasper County CUD 1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Newton?

The median household income in Newton, IL is $55,109 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Newton, IL?

Newton has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

Newton, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newton, IL affordable or expensive?

Newton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,800 and the median rent is $731 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newton, IL?

Newton has a violent crime rate of 292.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1279.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Newton is a small town of 2,957 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,109 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Newton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Newton's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$731	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,109	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Newton's violent crime rate is 292.5 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

292.5 /100k

Property Crime

1279.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newton is served primarily by Jasper County CUD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newton, IL	National Avg
School District	Jasper County CUD 1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newton sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newton, IL
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Newton, IL	National Avg
Population	2,957	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Newton

Newton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62448

Newton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newton, IL affordable or expensive?

Newton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,800 and median rent is $731/month.

What is the crime rate in Newton, IL?

Newton's violent crime rate is 292.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1279.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newton?

Public schools in Newton are operated by Jasper County CUD 1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newton, IL a good place to live?

Newton, IL has a population of 2,957, a median household income of $55,109, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newton?

Newton averages 37.3°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newton?

Newton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62448.

What is the population of Newton?

The population of Newton, Illinois is 2,957 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newton?

Key numbers for living in Newton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $90,800, median household income $55,109, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.