Midwest

Newton

Jasper County, IA

Population

15,692

Walk Score

79 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$826

Median home value

$140,100

Founded

1850

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • First Avenue East Historic District · listed 2020
  • First Avenue West Historic District · listed 2020
  • Fred Maytag Park Historic District · listed 2010
  • Newton Downtown Historic District · listed 2014

Notable landmarks

  • Arthur, Thomas, House · listed 1982
  • Bergman, August H., House · listed 1989
  • Emerson Hough Elementary School · listed 2002
  • German Evangelical Reformed Church · listed 1979
  • Jasper County Courthouse · listed 1981
  • Rainbow Arch Bridge
  • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church · listed 1977

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