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MS area data

Newton, MS

Newton, MS.

Population: 5,870 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$128,313
1-year appreciation
-3.7%
3-year appreciation
-8.2%
5-year appreciation
-10.3%
10-year appreciation
+24.8%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$155,154
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.5°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rose Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$960
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,496
Average weekly wage
$778
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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