The Town FilesNewton, Georgia
City in Baker County · population 602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,700
- Household income
- $28,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.7
Newton is a city of 602 people in Baker County, Georgia. The median home is worth $87,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Georgia towns, quieter than 89% of Georgia towns, better transit than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Newton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newton is worth $87,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $28,594, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $602 a month. 54.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $602 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $28,594 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newton
| People | Newton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 14.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Newton
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 250 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2021.
Severe weather in Baker County since 1996
Baker County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Baker County
Baker County had 437 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,963 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Newton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Newton
2 public schools with 296 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County K12 School | PK-12 | 293 | 11.3 |
| Baker County Learning Academy | K-12 | 3 | 3.0 |
Towns near Newton
- Camilla, GA9.6 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Baconton, GA11.5 mi · 856 people · home $87,900
- Leary, GA15.5 mi · 524 people · home $53,000
- Pelham, GA17.2 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Putney, GA17.6 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Albany, GA20.5 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Morgan, GA21.8 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
- Meigs, GA22.3 mi · 928 people · home $69,000
Newton questions
Is Newton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newton scores better for retirees than 98% of Georgia towns and quieter than 89%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Newton?
The median owner-occupied home in Newton is valued at $87,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,594, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $602 a month.
What is the weather like in Newton?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Newton get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)