Newton, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,346 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Kansas ranks among the top 10 sunniest states in America. Nearly 75 percent of Newton's days have sunshine.
Geography
Newton is in the Wichita metropolitan area.
Cultural Attractions
Country Boys Carriage and Prairie Adventures offers covered-wagon tours through the Flint Hills.
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).
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.
| Population [details] | 17,346 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 65.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 355.16 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 23.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 43.59 °F/16.05 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 93.75 °F/64.5 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 28.83 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 43 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.8 |
| State sales tax | 5.30% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Oklahoma City (173.44 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | WICHITA MID-CONTINENT (28.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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