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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 27.1% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 41 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 3 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 45 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $54,279 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $42,269 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $31,944 |
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