Newton, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
489 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,538 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
53.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$275 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baker County
1
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baker County
1
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 4 0 58
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, GA State Senate District 12, GA State House District 154, GA
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Schools

Baker County K12 School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Mitchell County High School
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell County Middle School
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Albany Technical College
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Albany State University
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Thomas University
41 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Miller County Hospital
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital and Manor
31 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
17 miles, NE • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
64 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Dothan Regional Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
73 miles, SE • 1 star
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