Newton County, Georgia
Among the top 2% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
- top 3% for broadband access
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for commute time
Newton County is a county in Georgia with about 113,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and park & nature access. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websiteco.newton.ga.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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69%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.8 in3.7 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 6% of US counties
Home Value$200k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 42% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.63%better than 30% of US counties
Unemployment6.6%better than 20% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.9 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.3 inbetter than 75% of US counties
Sunny Days204 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.6better than 48% of US counties
School Quality48.1better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime1553/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Crime1441/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Community
Population113,29883rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.414th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.904th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)42.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)46.4%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 2% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 44% of US counties
Airport Distance33 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.2%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.62better than 75% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Newton County an affordable place to live?
- Newton County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Newton County?
- The median home value in Newton County is $200k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Newton County?
- Median household income in Newton County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Newton County?
- Median gross rent in Newton County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Newton County safe?
- Newton County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1553/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 1441/100k.
- What is the weather like in Newton County?
- Newton County averages 80°F in July and 44°F in January, with 50.9 in of annual precipitation and about 204 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Newton County?
- Public-school quality in Newton County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Newton County?
- The average one-way commute in Newton County is 37 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)