Newton, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
18,443 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,015 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$599 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harvey County
4
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harvey County
5
Wichita Metro Area
7
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 30
Feb 1 2 35
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 31, KS State House District 72, KS
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Schools

South Breeze Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Chisholm Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
<1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

Bethel College-North Newton
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hesston College
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita
21 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Newton Medical Center
1 miles, S • 5 star
Mercy Hospital, Inc
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kansas Heart Hospital
21 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Salina Regional Airport
55 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
84 miles, NE • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
118 miles, NW • 1 star
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