Newtown, Missouri

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Population in 2021: 114 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.5%
 
Males: 71  (62.4%)
Females: 43  (37.6%)
Median resident age:

30.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 64667.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $32,421 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Newtown:

$32,421
MO:

$61,847

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $14,163 (it was $13,561 in 2000)

Newtown town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $25,971 (it was $24,000 in 2000)
Newtown:

$25,971
MO:

$198,300

Median gross rent in 2021: $933.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newtown: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 37.1%

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  • Races in Newtown, MO (2021)
    • 16387.6%White alone
    • 137.0%Hispanic
    • 63.2%Two or more races
    • 21.1%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: Irish (29.6%), English (24.7%), German (11.1%), American (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1961

Elevation: 960 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 451 people per square mile   (low).

Newtown, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $207 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $470 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (85.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (110.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (311.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Harris, MO (2.2 miles),
Lucerne, MO (2.5 miles),
Ravanna, MO (3.0 miles),
Powersville, MO (3.5 miles),
Osgood, MO (3.5 miles),
Pollock, MO (3.6 miles),
Princeton, MO (3.7 miles ),
Mercer, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.38 N, Longitude: 93.33 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Newtown, MO in 2021
Distribution of house value in Newtown, MO in 2021
Newtown satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +94 (+81.7%).
Most common industries in Newtown, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.7%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Food (8.9%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.6%)
  • Construction (21.2%)
  • Food (15.4%)
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
  • Warehousing & storage (3.8%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (1.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.7%)
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Newtown, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (21.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (17.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Food processing workers (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (16.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.2%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (8.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in Newtown, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Newtown, Missouri average temperatures Newtown, Missouri average precipitation Newtown, Missouri humidity Newtown, Missouri wind speed Newtown, Missouri snowfall Newtown, Missouri sunshine Newtown, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.56

Tornado activity:

Newtown-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Newtown town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 14.1 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newtown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 285% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 335.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 320.0 miles away from Newtown center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 383.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 320.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 309.6 miles away from Newtown center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 302.0 miles away from the city 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 Sullivan County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newtown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newtown:

  • PEARL'S II EDEN FOR ELDERS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRINCETON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newtown:

  • Truman State University (about 42 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 68 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 82 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 82 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 87 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 88 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 94 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Public high school in Newtown:

Public elementary/middle school in Newtown:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Medicine Creek Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sullivan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.2%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Newtown:

Marital status in Newtown, MO
  • Never married: 38.3%
  • Now married: 40.9%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Newtown:

  • High school or higher: 93.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Missouri average:

10.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newtown, MO (based on Sullivan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,27219
Catholic3201
Mainline Protestant2695
Other3-
None3,850-
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: 3
Sullivan County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sullivan County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Sullivan County:

29.9%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.3%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

44.3%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

35.9%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.5
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.8%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.2%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newtown:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Newtown:

25.8%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

50.1%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Newtown:

73.1%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newtown, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$944
Totals for Government 0$0 2$944

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($201.75)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($175.44)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($175.44)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($52.63)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($26.32)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($8.77)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $14,000 ($122.81)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($78.95)
    Water Utilities: $9,000 ($78.95)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,000 ($175.44)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($43.86)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($184.21)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $5,000 ($43.86)
    Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($43.86)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($8.77)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($8.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $39,000 ($342.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($43.86)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $22,000 ($192.98)
    Property: $13,000 ($114.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($61.40)
    Other License: $1,000 ($8.77)

Newtown government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $124,000 ($1087.72)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $119,000 ($1043.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($43.86)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $140,000 ($1228.07)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000 ($342.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newtown:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newtown:

  • KLTE (107.9 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTTN-FM (92.3 FM; TRENTON, MO; Owner: LUEHRS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 30.4mTotal length
  • $254,000Total costs
  • 1,066Total average daily traffic
  • 196Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,316Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Newtown)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Ne Corner Main And Olive Sts (Lat: 40.382500 Lon: -93.335500), Call Sign: WNKZ909, Licensee ID: L00258361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 935.887 MHz, 935.937 MHz, 935.987 MHz, 936.887 MHz, 936.937 MHz, 936.987 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/1998, Expiration Date: 02/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2003, Registrant: Association Of American Railroads, 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (202) 639-2217

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7267G, N7267G, N-7267G, Serial Number: 17258967, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 02/16/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 03/01/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Jack D Wells, 21330 State Highway 139, Newtown, MO 64667

Most common first names in Newtown, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James876.1 years
Mary883.6 years
John676.3 years
Guy480.7 years
Harold472.3 years
William474.4 years
Hattie385.6 years
Helen373.0 years
Nova388.7 years
Robert367.3 years
Most common last names in Newtown, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson764.6 years
Davis777.5 years
Brown677.8 years
Holt682.8 years
Busick482.7 years
Pauley473.3 years
Montgomery483.8 years
Taylor475.8 years
Grimes482.5 years
Hobbs381.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newtown, MO
  • 53.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Wood
  • 12.5%Utility gas
  • 9.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newtown, MO
  • 64.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.7%Electricity


Newtown compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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