The Town FilesNewton, Texas
City in Newton County · population 1,633 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,100
- Household income
- $56,172
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.2
Newton is a city of 1,633 people in Newton County, Texas. The median home is worth $102,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Texas towns, quieter than 77% of Texas towns.
How Newton ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newton is worth $102,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $56,172, which is more affordable than 86% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,032 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,032 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,172 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Newton
| People | Newton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 41.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Newton
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 2, 1999 about 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 22, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on January 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 1,257 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,014 a year. Unemployment was 7.1% in 2023; in Newton itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Newton
3 public schools with 927 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON EL | PK-4 | 352 | 11.4 |
| NEWTON MIDDLE | 5-8 | 297 | 11.0 |
| NEWTON H S | 9-12 | 278 | 9.0 |
Towns near Newton
- Jasper, TX15.0 mi · 6,884 people · home $130,100
- Merryville, LA15.1 mi · 967 people · home $100,500
- Kirbyville, TX15.9 mi · 2,036 people · home $87,400
- Sam Rayburn, TX22.4 mi · 1,273 people · home $255,200
- DeRidder, LA27.2 mi · 9,852 people · home $156,600
- Rosepine, LA28.1 mi · 1,519 people · home $172,600
Newton questions
Is Newton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newton scores better for retirees than 75% of Texas towns and quieter than 77%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Newton?
The median owner-occupied home in Newton is valued at $102,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,172, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,032 a month.
What is the weather like in Newton?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Newton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 2, 1999. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)