The Town FilesNewton, Wisconsin
Town in Manitowoc County · population 2,122 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,000
- Household income
- $84,837
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 51.0
Newton is a town of 2,122 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $280,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 95% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 94% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Newton ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newton is worth $280,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $84,837, which is more affordable than 43% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 96.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $951 |
| Median household income | $84,837 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in Newton
| People | Newton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Newton
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 31.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 21, 1974 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 2006.
Severe weather in Manitowoc County since 1996
Manitowoc County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Manitowoc County
Manitowoc County had 33,444 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,550 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Newton itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Newton
- Liberty, WI5.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $283,200
- Centerville, WI6.0 mi · 631 people · home $284,700
- Manitowoc, WI6.0 mi · 34,626 people · home $160,700
- Manitowoc Rapids, WI6.3 mi · 2,114 people · home $253,400
- Valders, WI7.5 mi · 952 people · home $170,500
- Cleveland, WI7.5 mi · 1,579 people · home $202,500
- Manitowoc, WI8.4 mi · 1,076 people · home $256,900
- Cato, WI8.7 mi · 1,621 people · home $272,100
Newton questions
Is Newton, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newton scores better for retirees than 71% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 28%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.0).
How much does a house cost in Newton?
The median owner-occupied home in Newton is valued at $280,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,837, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Newton?
July highs average 76.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.4 inches of precipitation a year and 34.6 inches of snow.
Does Newton get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 21, 1974. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)