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1903
John-Blakeley-Headshot, 1903
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About Newton
City in Mississippi, United StatesNewton is a city in Newton County, Mississippi. The population was 3,195 in the 2020 census. The population is about 70 percent Black Americans.
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Housing in Newton
The typical Newton home is worth about $125,000, down 3.8% in a year, 37% below the Mississippi typical home.
Work & commute in Newton
Full picture →About one in 4 of Newton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Forest (11%), Meridian (10%) and Jackson (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Newton
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 34% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Mississippi
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Newton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% 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 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Newton
All Newton schools →School Grade C
The public schools Newton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 71% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
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 MS. Ratings are from neighbors.
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