Newton is a small city on the Kansas prairie lands.
Climate
Kansas ranks among the top 10 sunniest states in America. Nearly 75 percent of Newton's days have sunshine.
Cultural Attractions
Country Boys Carriage and Prairie Adventures offers covered-wagon tours through the Flint Hills.
Geography
Newton is in the Wichita metropolitan area.
Historical
From 1871 to 1873, Newton was known as "bloody and lawless--the wickedest city in the West," as the introduction of the railroad brought with it an influx of gunslingers with gamblers.
Recreation
The city's three golf courses include Sand Creek Station, which has the longest hole in the state of Kansas (the par 5 10th hole, 648 yards long from the back tee).
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
39 ° / 19 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
92.7 ° / 69.1 °
Precipitation (?)
31.52 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
103
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
N/A
Median household income (?)
$38905.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
6.45 %
State sales tax (?)
7.3 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.139 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
5
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
0
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
1
Number of libraries within the county (?)
7
Number of museums within the county (?)
3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
2
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
18,229
Population density (?)
701 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
25.2% growth
Population over 55 (?)
4,614 people
Education (?)
23 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
3
Number of clinics within the county (?)
19
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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