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Newton, IL
City in Jasper County, Illinois.
Population
2,932
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 6.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,761 a year, 26% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,400 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Newton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,761
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$95,400
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (981), Irish Americans (275), Dutch Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,385
2,147 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.2M
FY 2026, $6,481 per person
How people get to work
Newton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
275
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willow HillVillage | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Rose HillVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Ste. MarieVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| WheelerVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| West LibertyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| DundasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HidalgoVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| YaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| DieterichVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| OblongVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| JewettVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| MontroseVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| StoyVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenupVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| OlneyCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| Sailor SpringsVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, IL in?
- Newton is in Jasper County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Newton, IL?
- About 2,932 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Willow Hill (7.7 mi), Rose Hill (8.1 mi), Ste. Marie (8.3 mi), Wheeler (9.2 mi), West Liberty (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023