Newton, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 18,392 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.0%
 
Males: 9,272  (50.4%)
Females: 9,120  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67117.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,744 (it was $38,236 in 2000)
Newton:

$65,744
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,032 (it was $18,529 in 2000)

Newton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,175 (it was $67,800 in 2000)
Newton:

$150,175
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $183,980; detached houses: $190,439; townhouses or other attached units: $128,239; in 2-unit structures: $134,235; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $149,579; mobile homes: $59,265

Median gross rent in 2022: $866.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newton: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.7%
(9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 49.9% for Black residents, 15.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.2% for other race residents, 12.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Newton, KS (2022)
    • 13,43172.5%White alone
    • 3,73620.2%Hispanic
    • 9245.0%Two or more races
    • 3862.1%Black alone
    • 1130.6%Other race alone
    • 270.1%Asian alone
    • 150.08%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 80.04%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 83 registered sex offenders living in Newton, Kansas as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newton is 231 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Newton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(10.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(5.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(10.7)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
10
(55.0)
16
(83.6)
10
(51.9)
15
(77.6)
29
(151.1)
16
(83.8)
19
(99.5)
18
(93.6)
22
(115.2)
24
(127.5)
22
(117.7)
14
(74.3)
27
(144.3)
26
(141.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
5
(27.5)
5
(26.1)
7
(36.4)
4
(20.7)
8
(41.7)
9
(47.1)
8
(41.9)
3
(15.6)
8
(41.9)
9
(47.8)
9
(48.1)
4
(21.2)
6
(32.1)
6
(32.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
67
(368.6)
74
(386.8)
88
(457.0)
100
(517.4)
88
(458.4)
93
(486.9)
63
(329.8)
82
(426.5)
90
(471.3)
102
(541.7)
61
(326.3)
79
(419.5)
89
(475.8)
86
(469.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
127
(698.8)
83
(433.8)
102
(529.8)
141
(729.5)
128
(666.8)
127
(665.0)
136
(711.9)
114
(592.9)
94
(492.3)
93
(493.9)
77
(411.8)
68
(361.1)
61
(326.1)
142
(774.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
331
(1,821)
332
(1,735)
293
(1,522)
508
(2,628)
521
(2,714)
339
(1,775)
521
(2,727)
484
(2,517)
570
(2,985)
441
(2,342)
317
(1,695)
330
(1,753)
376
(2,010)
321
(1,751)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
27
(148.6)
18
(94.1)
20
(103.9)
27
(139.7)
21
(109.4)
18
(94.2)
21
(109.9)
23
(119.6)
25
(130.9)
39
(207.1)
22
(117.7)
27
(143.4)
34
(181.8)
28
(152.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
6
(33.0)
5
(26.1)
5
(26.0)
2
(10.3)
5
(26.0)
1
(5.2)
2
(10.5)
4
(20.8)
8
(41.9)
8
(42.5)
7
(37.4)
7
(37.2)
6
(32.1)
2
(10.9)
City-Data.com crime index259.6259.4250.1339.1389.0303.6325.8316.7384.3369.5290.6256.6359.4353.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Newton, KS

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 42 (38 officers - 32 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.02
Kansas average:

2.66
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Ancestries: German (23.7%), American (9.6%), English (7.1%), Irish (4.7%), European (3.0%), Eastern European (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1872

Elevation: 1448 feet

Land area: 9.58 square miles.

Population density: 1,919 people per square mile   (low).

Newton, Kansas map

736 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

This city:

4.0%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,642 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,827 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (24.6 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (364.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

North Newton, KS (1.4 miles ),
Walton, KS (2.7 miles ),
Hesston, KS (2.8 miles ),
Halstead, KS (3.0 miles ),
Sedgwick, KS (3.1 miles ),
Elbing, KS (3.5 miles ),
Whitewater, KS (3.5 miles ),
Goessel, KS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 38.04 N, Longitude: 97.35 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +297 (+1.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,437 (57.6%)

Area code: 316

Distribution of median household income in Newton, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newton, KS in 2022
Newton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 20 buildings, average cost: $266,600
  • 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $259,700
  • 2020: 15 buildings, average cost: $173,600
  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $176,800
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $218,300
  • 2017: 84 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2016: 21 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 2015: 16 buildings, average cost: $180,700
  • 2014: 23 buildings, average cost: $167,200
  • 2013: 15 buildings, average cost: $169,100
  • 2012: 24 buildings, average cost: $170,400
  • 2011: 15 buildings, average cost: $150,300
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $139,100
  • 2009: 26 buildings, average cost: $170,500
  • 2008: 37 buildings, average cost: $153,100
  • 2007: 63 buildings, average cost: $155,600
  • 2006: 69 buildings, average cost: $140,200
  • 2005: 59 buildings, average cost: $119,000
  • 2004: 66 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2003: 70 buildings, average cost: $111,500
  • 2002: 61 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2001: 53 buildings, average cost: $114,600
  • 2000: 52 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 1999: 64 buildings, average cost: $104,300
  • 1998: 48 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 1997: 31 buildings, average cost: $101,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Newton, KS residents
Average permit cost in Newton, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Kansas:

2.0%
Historical population in Newton, KS
Historical housing units in Newton, KS

Population change in the 1990s: +382 (+2.3%).
Most common industries in Newton, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Machinery (9.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.1%)
  • Educational services (13.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Newton, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)

Average climate in Newton, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Newton, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.1. This is about average.

City:

79.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.252. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.252
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.32. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.32
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 28.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Newton-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Newton city center killed one person and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F5 tornado 9.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 769% 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 114.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 176.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.1 miles away from Newton center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 145.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harvey County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Explosion: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Newton:

  • AXTELL CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 209 E BROADWAY)
  • NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE)
  • PRAIRIE VIEW INC (1901 E FIRST STREET PO BOX 467)
  • ASBURY PARK (200 SW 14TH)
  • KANSAS CHRISTIAN HOME (1035 SE 3RD ST)
  • NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER SNF (600 MEDICAL CENTER DR)
  • NEWTON PRESBYTERIAN MANOR (1200 E 7TH ST)
  • NEWTON DIALYSIS CENTER (1223 WASHINGTON RD.)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - NEWTON (625 MEDICAL CENTER DR.)
  • CENTRAL HOMECARE AND HOSPICE INC (606 NORTH MAINE SUTE 202)

Airports located in Newton:

Amtrak station:

NEWTON (5TH & MAIN STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newton:

  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 21 miles; Wichita, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • Wichita State University (about 23 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Friends University (about 26 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Newman University (about 26 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 27 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Butler Community College (about 31 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 6,676)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 32 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)

Public high school in Newton:

  • NEWTON SR HIGH (Students: 1,114, Location: 900 WEST 12TH, Grades: 9-12)

Private high schools in Newton:

  • PRAIRIE VIEW SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOL (Students: 17, Location: 1901 E 1ST ST, Grades: 4-12)
  • NEWTON CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 9, Location: 208 N MERIDIAN RD, Grades: 9-11)

Public elementary/middle schools in Newton:

Private elementary/middle school in Newton:

  • NEWTON BIBLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 41, Location: 900 OLD MAIN ST, Grades: KG-8)
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Library in Newton:

  • NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $802,208; Location: 720 N OAK; 91,319 books; 3,025 audio materials; 3,503 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 304 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Hertler Regional Medical Center is actually spelled "Hertzler". Also, as of April 2004, it is no longer in existence. added by Ruth
  • Hertler Regional Medical Center is actually spelled \"Hertzler\". Also, as of April 2004, it is no longer in existence. added by Ruth

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Newton: Newton Amtrak Station (A), Newton Wastewater Plant (B), Newton Waterworks (C), Newton Country Club (D), Team Marketing Alliance Grain Elevator Number 29 (E), The Village Center (F), Kansas Highway Patrol Troop F (G), Newton Police Department (H), Harvey County Sheriff's Department (I), Harvey County Courthouse (J), Newton Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 2 (K), Newton Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 1 (L), Harvey County Sheriff's Department Detention Center (M), Harvey County Health Department (N), Harvey County Historical Society (O), Newton Public Library (P), Kansas Sports Museum (Q), Newton City Hall (R), Newton Recreation Center (S), Newton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Cedar Village Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Newton include: Community Church of God (A), First Baptist Church (B), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (C), Columbus Avenue Church of Christ (D), Trinity Heights United Methodist Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), First Mennonite Church (G), First Missionary Church (H), Grace Community Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Greenwood Cemetery (1), Saint Mary's Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Newton include: Themian Park (1), Washington Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Kauffman Museum (27 Main North) (1), Dial-A-Story (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Newton Public Librar) (2), Warkentin House (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 211 East 1st Street) (3), Newton City - Historical Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 203 North Main Street) (4), Caregivers Of Kansas (1020 S Kansas Ave #122) (5), Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau (500 North Main Street Suite 101) (6), MTS Travel (Tours & Charters; 717 North Main Street) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Newton-Days Inn (105 Manchester Ave) (1), Best Value Inn (1620 East 2nd Street) (2), Super 8 Hotel (1620 East 2nd Street) (3), Best Western Red Coach Inns (1301 East 1st Street) (4), Newton Super 8 Motel (1620 E 2nd St) (5), Newell Ambest Truck Plaza (200 Manchester Avenue) (6), Best Western Red Coach Inn (1301 East 1st) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Harvey County - Court Services Probation (Court House) (1), Harvey County - District Court- Traffic Court Probate (Court House) (2), Kansas State - District Court Offices- Employment Security Division- Newton- Department Of Comm (116 East 6th Street) (3), Harvey County - District Court- Civil Domestic Small Claims (Court House) (4), Harvey County - District Court- Juvenile Marriage Licenses (Court House) (5), Harvey County - District Court- Casa (Court House) (6), Harvey County - District Court- Clerk Of The District Court (Court House) (7), Harvey County - District Court- Criminal (Court House) (8), Newton City - Municipal Court- City Attorney (201 East 6th Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Emil Haury - Archaeologist, Jesse M. Unruh - Politician, Kimberly J. Mueller - Judge, Patrick Miller (soldier) - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Rachel deBenedet - Actor, Tom Adair - Songwriter, Tony Clark - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Arizona Diamondbacks, born: Jun 15, 1972), Travis Hughes - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Washington Nationals, born: May 25, 1978), Waldo Rudolph Wedel - Archaeologist, Dustin Richardson - Baseball player.

Harvey 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 city:

2.5 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Newton in 2010:

  • 215 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 102 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 84 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 24 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 18 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 17 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in Newton in 2000:

  • 320 people in nursing homes
  • 82 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 74 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 37 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 34 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 5 people in other group homes
  • 4 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards

Banks with branches in Newton (2011 data):

  • The Midland National Bank of Newton: Washington Road Branch, Presbyterian Manor Branch, West Fifth Street Branch, The Midland National Bank Of Newton. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $132.2 mil, Deposits: $116.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Midland Financial Corporation
  • First Bank of Newton: Newton Branch, First Bank Of Newton, First Bank - Dillons Branch Bank. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $154.4 mil, Deposits: $142.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First Newton Bankshares, Inc.
  • The Citizens State Bank: - Newton Bra at 2315 South Kansas Avenue, branch established on 2006/12/15; Wal-Mart Supercenter Branch at 1701 South Kansas Avenue, branch established on 2005/02/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $243.9 mil, Deposits: $207.1 mil, headquarters in Moundridge, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Goering Management Company, Llc
  • Bank of America, National Association: Newton Auto Branch at 1225 Main Street, branch established on 1974/05/20. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Bank of the West: Newton at 100 West Twelfth, branch established on 1925/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Central National Bank: Newton Branch at 626 North Main, branch established on 1991/10/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $889.7 mil, Deposits: $775.7 mil, headquarters in Junction City, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 35 total offices, Holding Company: Central Of Kansas, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Newton:

Marital status in Newton, KS
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Newton:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Newton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Newton, KS (based on Harvey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,23548
Mainline Protestant5,00020
Catholic3,5003
Other6112
Black Protestant1241
None15,214-
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: 7
This county:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Harvey County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Harvey County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Harvey County:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Harvey County:

27.9%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.8%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.7%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newton:

46.9%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Newton:

28.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.6%
State:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.4%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Newton:

34.2%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Newton:

56.0%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.3%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newton, KS 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
Firefighters 50$285,867$68,6080$0
Police Protection - Officers 35$220,472$75,5900$0
Streets and Highways 19$74,040$46,7620$0
Other and Unallocable 18$82,358$54,9050$0
Parks and Recreation 14$61,791$52,9643$745
Water Supply 14$69,783$59,8140$0
Financial Administration 9$50,201$66,9350$0
Sewerage 9$79,439$105,9190$0
Other Government Administration 8$61,064$91,5960$0
Solid Waste Management 8$34,688$52,0320$0
Airports 5$27,088$65,0110$0
Judicial and Legal 5$36,932$88,6371$70
Police - Other 3$13,102$52,4084$973
Correction 3$12,088$48,3520$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$3,890$46,6800$0
Fire - Other 0$0 1$259
Totals for Government 201$1,112,804$66,4369$2,047

Newton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $2,161,000 ($117.50)
  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $5,625,000 ($305.84)
    Police Protection: $4,602,000 ($250.22)
    Regular Highways: $3,110,000 ($169.10)
    Central Staff Services: $2,349,000 ($127.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,300,000 ($125.05)
    Water Utilities: $2,262,000 ($122.99)
    Sewerage: $1,559,000 ($84.77)
    Libraries: $1,522,000 ($82.75)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,421,000 ($77.26)
    Air Transportation: $1,324,000 ($71.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $967,000 ($52.58)
    Financial Administration: $922,000 ($50.13)
    General Public Buildings: $371,000 ($20.17)
    General - Other: $331,000 ($18.00)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,271,000 ($123.48)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,066,000 ($112.33)
    Sewerage: $234,000 ($12.72)
    Water Utilities: $207,000 ($11.25)
    Libraries: $185,000 ($10.06)
    Police Protection: $26,000 ($1.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($0.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,496,000 ($298.83)

Newton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,361,000 ($400.23)
    Other: $2,086,000 ($113.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,973,000 ($107.27)
    Air Transportation: $1,150,000 ($62.53)
    Housing and Community Development: $392,000 ($21.31)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $5,000 ($0.27)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $1,338,000 ($72.75)
    Air Transportation: $201,000 ($10.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,671,000 ($90.85)
    Special Assessments: $1,328,000 ($72.21)
    General Revenue - Other: $881,000 ($47.90)
    Fines and Forfeits: $711,000 ($38.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,614,000 ($250.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $763,000 ($41.49)
    General Local Government Support: $536,000 ($29.14)
    Highways: $418,000 ($22.73)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($0.92)
  • Tax - Property: $9,795,000 ($532.57)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,544,000 ($301.44)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,757,000 ($95.53)
    Other Selective Sales: $285,000 ($15.50)
    Other License: $229,000 ($12.45)

Newton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,568,000 ($3673.77)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $61,350,000 ($3335.69)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $16,869,000 ($917.19)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $16,166,000 ($878.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,218,000 ($338.08)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $703,000 ($38.22)

Newton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $27,867,000 ($1515.17)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $16,310,000 ($886.80)
Businesses in Newton, KS
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Kroger3
Applebee's1La-Z-Boy1
Arby's1Lane Furniture2
AutoZone1Little Caesars Pizza1
Best Western1Long John Silver's1
Burger King1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Chevrolet1McDonald's2
Comfort Inn1Papa John's Pizza1
Cricket Wireless1Pizza Hut1
Curves1RadioShack1
Dairy Queen1Rue211
Days Inn1SONIC Drive-In2
DressBarn1Sears1
Dressbarn1Subway2
Econo Lodge1T-Mobile2
Famous Footwear1Taco Bell1
FedEx2U-Haul3
Ford1UPS4
GameStop1Walgreens1
H&R Block1Walmart1
Jones New York1Wendy's1
KFC1

Strongest AM radio stations in Newton:

  • KJRG (950 AM; 0 kW; NEWTON, KS)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQAM (1480 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KNSS (1240 AM; 1 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newton:

  • KMXW (92.3 FM; NEWTON, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCFN (91.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KFDI-FM (101.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBCU (88.1 FM; NORTH NEWTON, KS; Owner: BETHEL COLLEGE)
  • KZSN (102.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICT-FM (95.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRBB (97.9 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFBZ (105.3 FM; HAYSVILLE, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEYN-FM (103.7 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KHCC-FM (90.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY JR. COLLEGE)
  • KKRD (107.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYQQ (106.5 FM; ARKANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMUW (89.1 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRZZ-FM (96.3 FM; DERBY, KS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTLI (99.1 FM; EL DORADO, KS; Owner: ADONAI RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFXJ (104.5 FM; AUGUSTA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXKU (106.1 FM; LYONS, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA B/CING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Newton:

  • KSCC (Channel 36; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSNW (Channel 3; WICHITA, KS; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWCV (Channel 33; WICHITA, KS; Owner: WLBB BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KSAS-TV (Channel 24; WICHITA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAKE-TV (Channel 10; WICHITA, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTS (Channel 8; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC.)
  • KCTU-LP (Channel 55; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSMI-LP (Channel 51; WICHITA, KS; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTQW-LP (Channel 53; WICHITA, KS; Owner: KNOWLEDGE L.C.)
  • KFVT-LP (Channel 40; WICHITA, KS; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
  • K59DA (Channel 59; WICHITA, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K15DD (Channel 15; WICHITA, KS; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Newton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 129Number of bridges
  • 1,837ft / 560mTotal length
  • $1,903,000Total costs
  • 467,908Total average daily traffic
  • 84,723Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Newton, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 51930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 191950-1959
  • 241960-1969
  • 331970-1979
  • 111980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 152000-2009
  • 102010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newton, KS
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Newton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 119 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Newton, KS)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 125 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Newton)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 47 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED34$96,13653$78,607116$93,94326$36,6361$225,70031$57,6651$36,900
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$31,3103$81,1835$132,1821$15,0300$00$01$42,190
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$115,5888$69,30523$94,41012$11,8281$176,4003$34,3771$89,670
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN4$88,5721$171,76025$96,8853$15,3600$01$31,7000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$70,8000$03$90,3770$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0301.00 , 0302.00, 0303.00, 0304.00, 0306.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$106,7658$117,8391$41,020
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$234,8602$108,6650$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$79,2600$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0301.00 , 0302.00, 0303.00, 0304.00, 0306.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Newton, KS
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Newton, KS - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 94. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 164 took place in 2006, and the least - 5 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Newton, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (52.5%), and Structure Fires (29.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newton, KS
    • 83952.5%Outside Fires
    • 47729.8%Structure Fires
    • 20412.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 794.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newton, KS

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Newton, Kansas:

  • Econo Lodge, 1620 E 2ND St, Newton, Kansas 67114 , Phone: (316) 283-7611, Fax: (316) 283-1140
  • Holiday Inn Express And Suites, 1430 E Broadway Ct, Newton, Kansas 67114 , Phone: (316) 804-7040, Fax: (316) 804-7074
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Newton, Kansas
Most common first names in Newton, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John14879.8 years
Mary13882.6 years
William10178.9 years
Helen8383.0 years
Anna8185.4 years
Ruth7583.6 years
James6971.3 years
Henry6981.7 years
Charles6577.2 years
Robert6374.8 years
Most common last names in Newton, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schmidt10479.2 years
Smith7575.9 years
Unruh6782.7 years
Miller6374.9 years
Regier4882.4 years
Schroeder3781.2 years
Brown3381.3 years
Davis3281.6 years
Voth3179.4 years
Jones3182.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newton, KS
  • 68.9%Utility gas
  • 29.1%Electricity
  • 1.7%Wood
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newton, KS
  • 62.1%Utility gas
  • 37.9%Electricity


Newton compared to Kansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.

Newton on our top lists:

  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse (population 1,000+)"
  • #33 (67117) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest charity contributions deductions as a percentage of AGI in 2012 (pop 1,000+)"
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