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Newton County
  • County in Mississippi
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Newton County

#9 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Mississippi
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C+
    Newton County is located in Mississippi with a population of 21,385. Newton County is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. In Newton County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Newton County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Newton County are highly rated.
    Population
    21,385
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $86,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $597
    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
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      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
    $44,530
    National
    $69,021
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