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Newton, IA
City in Jasper County, Iowa.
Population
15,700
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,395
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $57,771 a year, 23% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,700 (26% below Iowa) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Newton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,771
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$153,700
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,062), Irish Americans (1,787), Dutch Americans (1,250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,032
10,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$240M
FY 2026, $6,337 per person
How people get to work
Newton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
24
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lambs GroveCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KelloggCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ReasnorCity | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ColfaxCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| BaxterCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Oakland AcresCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie CityCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SullyCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MingoCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LaurelCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ValeriaCity | 15 mi | 0 |
| LynnvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| GrinnellCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| MelbourneCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RhodesCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, IA in?
- Newton is in Jasper County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Newton, IA?
- About 15,700 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Lambs Grove (1.9 mi), Kellogg (7.1 mi), Reasnor (8.2 mi), Colfax (10 mi), Baxter (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023