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Newman

A city of 778 people in Illinois
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Map of Newman: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

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About Newman

City in Illinois, United States
778Population
0.6 sq miArea
654 ftElevation

Newman is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 778 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code61942
Area code217
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Safety in Newman

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Not graded

Newman has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent5
Property0
Reported in 20255
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Newman for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Champaign (11%), Urbana (8%) and Arcola (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Champaign
11%
Urbana
8%
Arcola
5%
Mattoon
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Newman →

Health in Newman

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

8better than IL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Paris Community HospitalParis · 21.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - CharlestonCharleston · 24.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Newman · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newman →

Natural hazards in Newman

83
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Newman →

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Newman has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
63° / 42°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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