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Population in 2022: 579 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.0%
Males: 273  (47.3%)
Females: 306  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 39870.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,058 (it was $26,563 in 2000)
Newton:

$32,058
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,484 (it was $13,832 in 2000)

Newton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,938 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Newton:

$109,938
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,104; detached houses: $121,533; mobile homes: $101,630

Median gross rent in 2022: $443.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newton: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.7%
(8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 84.2% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Newton, GA (2022)
    • 29357.2%White alone
    • 19237.5%Black alone
    • 81.6%Two or more races
    • 71.4%Asian alone
    • 40.8%Hispanic

Races in Newton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 19 registered sex offenders living in Newton, Georgia as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newton is 42 to 1.


Crime rates in Newton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2018
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(159.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(152.9)		1
(150.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(150.8)		7
(1,184)		1
(159.2)		2
(322.6)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		6
(755.7)		0
(0.0)		5
(754.1)		3
(507.6)		1
(159.2)		2
(322.6)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		3
(458.7)		0
(0.0)		8
(1,354)		9
(1,433)		4
(645.2)		1
(168.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index52.964.2128.2326.6418.8112.96.7

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City-data.com crime index in Newton, GA

Crime rate in Newton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.82
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: English (6.9%), German (5.5%), American (4.8%), African (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 150 feet

Land area: 2.91 square miles.

Population density: 199 people per square mile   (very low).

Newton, Georgia map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Georgia:

10.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newton city:

1.5% ($503)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: West Dougherty, GA (19.9 miles , pop. 59,680).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (134.9 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (666.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Camilla, GA (3.1 miles ),
Baconton, GA (3.4 miles ),
Branchville, GA (3.5 miles ),
Milford, GA (3.5 miles ),
Leary, GA (3.9 miles ),
Putney, GA (4.1 miles ),
Pelham, GA (4.1 miles ),
Bellview, GA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 31.32 N, Longitude: 84.34 W

Area code: 229

Distribution of median household income in Newton, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newton, GA in 2022
Newton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +150 (+21.4%).
Most common industries in Newton, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Public administration (12.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.9%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (21.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.7%)
  • Food (5.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Paper (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.8%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Newton, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Supervisors, transportation, and material moving workers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Electricians (5.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.4%)
  • Supervisors, transportation, and material moving workers (8.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)

Average climate in Newton, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.4
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Newton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Newton city center killed 6 people and injured 200 people and caused $7 million in damages.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 tornado 11.0 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 175 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 174.0 miles away from Newton center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 207.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 232.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 223.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 232.2 miles away from Newton center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 269.0 miles away from Newton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Baker County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newton:

  • MITCHELL COUNTY NURSING HOMES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CAMILLA, GA)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CAMILLA, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newton:

  • Albany Technical College (about 20 miles; Albany, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,707)
  • Darton State College (about 20 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)
  • Albany State University (about 22 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 32 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 50 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 52 miles; Americus, GA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 61 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)

Public high school in Newton:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Newton: Newton Volunteer Fire Department (A), Baker County Courthouse (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Cooleewahee Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Courts: Baker Co Superion Court Clerks (167 Baker Place), Baker County - Clerk's Superior Court Ofc (Main Street), Baker County - Magistrate Court (Main Street).

Birthplace of: Bob Trice - Baseball player.

Baker County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.7%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Newton (2011 data):

  • Southwest Georgia Bank: Baker County Branch at Highways 91 And 200, branch established on 1906/10/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $305.0 mil, Deposits: $249.5 mil, headquarters in Moultrie, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Newton:

Marital status in Newton, GA
  • Never married: 36.1%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Newton:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newton, GA (based on Baker County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant90910
Black Protestant4273
Mainline Protestant372
Other10-
Catholic--
None2,068-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Baker County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Baker County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.5%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.4%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Newton:

46.0%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newton:

41.3%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Newton:

29.4
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.8%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.5%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newton:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

34.2%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

51.0%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Newton:

79.5%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newton, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$6,800$27,2004$2,693
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$2,622
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$300
Totals for Government 3$6,800$27,20012$5,615

Newton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $188,000 ($324.70)
    Central Staff Services: $82,000 ($141.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($105.35)
    Regular Highways: $60,000 ($103.63)
    Water Utilities: $32,000 ($55.27)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($43.18)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($31.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($15.54)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($10.36)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($8.64)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($6.91)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $25,000 ($43.18)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($6.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $149,000 ($257.34)

Newton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $94,000 ($162.35)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($55.27)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($36.27)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($96.72)
    General Local Government Support: $26,000 ($44.91)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $60,000 ($103.63)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($5.18)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.73)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($53.54)
  • Tax - Property: $88,000 ($151.99)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $37,000 ($63.90)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $15,000 ($25.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($8.64)

Newton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $106,000 ($183.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newton:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WJYZ (960 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WALG (1590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMTM (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newton:

  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKAK (104.5 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQVE (105.5 FM; CAMILLA, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJAD (103.5 FM; LEESBURG, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJIZ-FM (96.3 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWXC (90.7 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LAMAD MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEGC (107.7 FM; SASSER, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W273AE (102.5 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNUQ (101.7 FM; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Newton:

  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W19CP (Channel 19; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV)
  • WFXL (Channel 31; ALBANY, GA; Owner: WAITT LICENSE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W02CE (Channel 2; CAMILLA, GA; Owner: MITCHELL COUNTY TELEVISION)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • W34CZ (Channel 34; ALBANY, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W08DM (Channel 8; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69DO (Channel 69; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WACS-TV (Channel 25; DAWSON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W26BM (Channel 26; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBKL-LP (Channel 35; ALBANY, GA; Owner: GWENDOLYN BOONE)
  • W45BL (Channel 45; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W51CQ (Channel 51; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • Newton, Georgia
  • Fatal accident count18
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents27
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities20
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents41
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Georgia average
  • Fatal accident count21553
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents32302
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6850
  • Fatalities24181
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents54576
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1371
See more detailed statistics of Newton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 43.7mTotal length
  • $8,404,000Total costs
  • 6,420Total average daily traffic
  • 537Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,630Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Newton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

68 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 6.5 Mi Ne On Hwy 91 (Lat: 31.356278 Lon: -84.266861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: WNUX996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.562 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2015, Expiration Date: 11/30/2025, Registrant: Albany Communications, Inc., Albany, GA 31708, Phone: (229) 432-9301, Fax: (229) 436-3189, Email:

  • Ga 216 11 Mi Nw (Lat: 31.355722 Lon: -84.503528), Call Sign: KIB218, Licensee ID: L00011952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.280 MHz, 159.360 MHz, 159.390 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/1998, Expiration Date: 10/03/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2002, Registrant: State Of Georgia, 200 Piedmont Ave1402 West, Atlanta, GA 30334-9010, Phone: (404) 656-2042

  • 6 1/2 Mi Ne On Hwy 91 (Lat: 31.356278 Lon: -84.266861), Call Sign: KNHQ230,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, 451.725 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2023, Expiration Date: 10/19/2033, Registrant: Mobile Communications Of America, 3303 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31721, Phone: (229) 432-9301, Fax: (229) 436-3189, Email:

  • Approx 9 Mi W On Old Dam Rd (Lat: 31.299611 Lon: -84.492417), Call Sign: WYL768, Licensee ID: L00418117,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.990 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/1999, Expiration Date: 04/14/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/19/2004, Registrant: Burch Farms, Rt 1 Box 1785, Newton, GA 31770

  • Lat: 31.306278 Lon: -84.405556, Call Sign: WRJN710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.762 MHz, 457.762 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2020, Expiration Date: 09/30/2030, Certifier: Allen Thridge, Registrant: Mobile Communications Of America, 3303 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31721, Phone: (229) 432-9301, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • NEWTON (GA), Off Newton Highway (Lat: 31.303444 Lon: -84.344222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WRMW565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KD4MFN, Licensee ID: L00442770, Grant Date: 01/06/2012, Expiration Date: 03/31/2022, Certifier: Robert L Andrews, Registrant: Robert L Andrews, Newton, GA 31770

  • Call Sign: KJ4KE, Grant Date: 07/05/1995, Expiration Date: 07/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2007, Registrant: Ernest A Iler Jr, Rt 1 Box 2051, Newton, GA 31770-9801

  • Call Sign: KF5NKY, Licensee ID: L01673245, Grant Date: 10/28/2021, Expiration Date: 11/17/2031, Certifier: Andrew C Parker, Registrant: Andrew C Parker, 919 Pretoria Rd, Newton, GA 39870


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90-12F (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8969R, N8969R, N-8969R, Serial Number: 7EC-728, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 09/14/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Richard B Etchells, 2221 John C Durham Rd, Newton, GA 39870
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9460U, N9460U, N-9460U, Serial Number: 15078408, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/26/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Richard B Etchells, 2221 John C Durham Rd, Newton, GA 39870
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4845R, N4845R, N-4845R, Serial Number: 18802364T, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Charles Wesley Allen, 3383 Travelers Rest Rd, Newton, GA 39870
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/18/2018
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-520-D (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1097R, N1097R, N-1097R, Serial Number: 18802129T, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Charles W Dba Allen, Po Box 402, Newton, GA 31770, Other Owners: Flying Service Allen
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/17/2017

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 25 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Newton, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.1%), and Structure Fires (29.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newton, GA
    • 6243.1%Outside Fires
    • 4329.9%Structure Fires
    • 3927.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newton, GA
Most common first names in Newton, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1675.3 years
Willie1465.4 years
John1470.3 years
William1374.2 years
Charlie1174.4 years
Thomas1066.0 years
Annie1078.9 years
Henry973.6 years
Robert862.6 years
Mary887.5 years
Most common last names in Newton, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hawkins2273.0 years
Edwards1573.5 years
Hall1272.5 years
Williams1262.2 years
Davis977.0 years
Collins975.4 years
Butler966.5 years
Jones978.8 years
Parker871.0 years
Irvin878.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newton, GA
  • 89.1%Electricity
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newton, GA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Newton compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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