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Newhall, IA
City in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
996
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,302
ZIP codes
0
Newhall and its ZIP codes
Newhall at a glance
- Newhall is about 57 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,443 a year, 10% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (10% below Iowa) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Newhall, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newhall, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,443
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (443), Irish Americans (294), Norwegian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Newhall.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,040
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $7,095 per person
How people get to work
Newhall, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newhall, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newhall, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Newhall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtkinsCity | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Van HorneCity | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| NorwayCity | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ShellsburgCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BlairstownCity | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PaloCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WalfordCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| KeystoneCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| VintonCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| LuzerneCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GarrisonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newhall, IA in?
- Newhall is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Newhall, IA?
- About 996 people live in Newhall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newhall?
- Nearby places include Atkins (5.5 mi), Van Horne (6.3 mi), Norway (6.6 mi), Watkins (7.1 mi), Shellsburg (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023