Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Curtis C's
Coffee Shop
Under 701 Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Harvey County Historical Society
Museum
Play-Mor Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
ATSF Newton Depot
Attraction
Eastgate Lanes
Bowling Alley
Chisholm Trail 8
Cinema
Kauffman Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (20) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Jay's Place
Bar
Newton Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Druber's Donut Shop
Fast Food
Prairy Market and Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Billy Sims BBQ
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Newton Donut
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Newton Recreational Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Dillons
Grocery Store
Meridian Grocery
Grocery Store
Dillons
Grocery Store
Parks (16) C-
Girls Scout House
Park
Washington Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Newton Atheletic Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Newton Medical Center
Park
Themian Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Military Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ash Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Havens Park
Park
Caperland Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Harvey County Camp Hawk
Park
Chisholm Trail Park
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (29) D-
Flowers By Ruzen
Florist
Furniture Warehouse
Furniture
Custom Cuts Garage
Hairdresser
Metcalf Sisters Antiques
Furniture
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Wharf Road Antiques
Furniture
Road Runner Sales
Furniture
Tom's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sears Hometown
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Rohr Jewelry
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Treasured Fabric and More
Fabric
CC's Family Hair
Hairdresser
B&B Lumber
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Heritage Home Furnishings
Furniture
Layman's Antique Mall and Flea Market
Furniture
Book Reviews
Books
Cato
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Knork Flatware store
Houseware
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Passion for Pets
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Newton.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Newton
Transit Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Newton is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Newton crime rates are 3,321 per 100k, which is 38% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,678 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
644 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Newton is $56,729 - which is 6% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$56,729 D
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Newton Dialysis Center
Clinic
Newton Fire And Emergency Medical Service Station 2
Fire Station
Gust Orthodontics
Dentist
Newton Fire And Emergency Medical Service Station 1
Fire Station
Newton Police Department
Police
Harvey County Sheriff's Department Detention Center
Police
Harvey County Sheriff's Department
Police
Newton Medical Center
Hospital
Tippin Dental Group
Dentist
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop F
Police
Prairie View
Hospital
North Newton Police Department
Police
Kidron Bethel Village
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Newton home prices are $109,100 - which is 19% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$109,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Newton graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Newton Bible Christian School
South Breeze Elementary
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Sunset Elementary
St Mary Catholic School
Slate Creek Elementary
Northridge Elementary
Prairie View Special Purpose Day School
High Schools (3) F
Opportunity Academy
Newton Sr High
Prairie View Special Purpose Day School
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ratings F

Newton has an overall rating of 44% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C+
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Vehicle Dependant Town, 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 12, 2021) If you don't have a Vehicle do not plan to go far, Newton has one cab Service that closes after 4pm with no transportation possibilities when the 2:45 Amtrak comes in at night. After the Amtrak station Closes your only option to a rest room is at the truck stop on 1st street, Th ...Read More e grocery stores close at 11pm giving you the Truck Stop your only choice, Most of the people that live here will not talk to you if you are a stranger or have a different accent. But after they get to know you you in a three year time you may have 3-4 people in your circle, The crime rate here is very high compared to the rest of Kansas, You have access to the Amtrack which will take you fioirst to Hutch (Hutchinson) home of the Kansas State Fair, then to Dodge City, Home of the Casinos a Cowboy Town and then to Garden City, The paradise of Kansas, Dorothy would live here if given the oportunity. You need to be living in Wichita if you don't have a car, they recently closed the Dollar General which gives residents little choice or convenience in Shopping, they do have a Walmart which also closes at 11pm or Midnight, Dont move here unless you have family in this area. Read Less
Small Town Charm and Big Time Convenience in Newton Kansas 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Newton, Kansas is a sleepy little Kansas town located approximately 30 minutes north of Wichita. I liked living in Newton because it afforded small town charm mixed with the convenience of living near a major metropolitan area. Job opportunities are plentiful in Wichita, offering ...Read More everything from positions in aviation at Boeing or at Koch Industries. A big selling point of Newton is its low cost of living, making Newton an ideal choice for families.

The best areas in Newton are the historical museums, such as the Kauffman Museum and the Warkentin House Museum. Both of these tourist attractions offer a glimpse into important people and eras in Kansas history. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate teeing it off at the charming and scenic Sand Creek Station Golf Course. In addition to golf, the beauty of the four distinct seasons in Newton lends to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents and visitors alike love to nosh on Newton's famous bierocks and other local flavors. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Girls Scout House
      Washington Park
      Railroad Park
      Newton Atheletic Park
      Unknown Name
      Newton Medical Center
      Themian Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Harvey County Historical Society
      Play-Mor Lanes
      Unknown Name
      ATSF Newton Depot
      Eastgate Lanes
      Chisholm Trail 8
      Kauffman Museum

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Jay's Place
      Newton Discount Liquor
      Domino's
      Druber's Donut Shop
      Prairy Market and Deli
      Subway
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Newton? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Newton.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newton? The cost of living in Newton is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Kansas.
      Newton
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newton? Newton crime rates are 3,321, which are 38% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,321 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Newton? The median income in Newton is $56,729 which is 6% higher than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $56,7293% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9496% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Newton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Prairie View
      Newton Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Newton home prices? Newton home prices are $109,100 - which is 19% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $109,10041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73523% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Newton have good schools? The Newton graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      40% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Newton a good place to live? Newton has an overall rating of 44% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      44%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      35%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      5 total surveys

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