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About Newton
Town in Alabama, United StatesNewton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newton had a population of 1,607. Once the county seat of Dale County, Newton lost this distinction to nearby Ozark in 1870, and is now a small farming community. It incorporated in 1887. The city currently forms a part of the Ozark micropolitan statistical area.
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Housing in Newton
The typical Newton home is worth about $258,000, up 3% in a year, 7% above the Alabama typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Newton
Safety Grade B-
Newton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 54% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 71% of towns.
Work & commute in Newton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Newton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Dothan (42%), Ozark (7%) and Enterprise (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Newton
Health Grade C
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 48% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Newton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Newton
Full climate →Newton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Newton
All Newton schools →School Grade A
The public schools Newton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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