Newtown is a small town of 206 in Missouri, with a median household income of $37,188
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newtown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newtown 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: 85.5
Newtown's overall cost of living index is 85.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newtown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newtown, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$27,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,057
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newtown's violent crime rate is 32.8 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
32.8 /100k
Property Crime
180.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newtown is served primarily by NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newtown, MO
National Avg
School District
NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newtown sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Newtown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newtown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $27,500 and median rent is $1,057/month.
Newtown's violent crime rate is 32.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newtown are operated by NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newtown, MO has a population of 206, a median household income of $37,188, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Newtown averages 33.6°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newtown, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64667.
The population of Newtown, Missouri is 206 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newtown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $27,500, median household income $37,188, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.