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Newton County
  • County in Arkansas
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Newton County

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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      D
    Newton County is located in Arkansas with a population of 7,343. In Newton County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Newton County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Newton County are above average.
    Population
    7,343
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $545
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      222.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      222.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,777.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Newton County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,817
    National
    $69,021
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