NewtonMN
A town of 728.
728 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Newton
Most working residents leave Newton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are New York Mills (23%), Perham (22%) and Wadena (8%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Newton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Newton is
Newton beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Newton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 8.9% |
4.2% of Newton is conserved land
4.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Windy Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 40 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Newton for work
Where Newton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Newton
Township in Minnesota, United States
Newton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 815 at the 2020 census. Newton Township was originally called New York Mills Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1877. The present name was adopted in 1883.
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- Population
- 815
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,404 ft