Baker County Courthouse · National Register of Historic Places
Newton’s story
195 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1831Newton is settled
NewtonGA
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
560
2025 Census estimate · −5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$111K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$29K
median
Median age
37.7
years
Jobs based here
164
A commuter town
Is Newton a good place to live?
42% of residents live below the poverty line in Newton, above both the Georgia town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 230 Georgia towns, just 4 have a lower typical home value than Newton. Newton’s trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Georgia’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Baker County Courthouse and Tarver Plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places. Newton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Newton stand out
Where Newton beats most towns.
Small town
560 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newton, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNewton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBaker County Board of ElectionsBaker County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code3987039870 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newton.
Housing
Homes in Newton are worth about $111K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Newton home is worth about $111,000, about the same as a year ago, 66% below the Georgia typical home. Newton’s median rent is $602 a month.
$111KZillow home value
| Newton | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $602 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 55% | 58% | 73% |
Typical home value
Newton$111K
Georgia$329K
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Newton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Baker County school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 138 | – |
| Baker County High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 77 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Newton faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 25 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Newton.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
25
paid flood claims since 1994
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Newton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Newton for work: only 8% work in town. The average trip to work in Newton is 20 minutes. Jobs based in Newton fell to 164 in 2023, 166 fewer than in 2013.
8%work in town
| Newton | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 8% | 9.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Newton8%
Albany19%
Camilla10%
Tallahassee4%
Moultrie2%
22 mi
median commute distance
164
jobs based in Newton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Newton, expect mild winters and hot summers
Newton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 39° and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring54–79°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
11.4%conserved
11.4%
conserved · 165 of 1,450 acres
4.2 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Newton is
Newton beats the Georgia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 33% of Newton adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 10 of the 262 Georgia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Newton.
| Newton | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 29% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
1 better12 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Newton | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 6.5% |
Archbold Mitchell
9.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newton
18pages on Newton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Newton; the nearest are
Albany Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Albany19.1 mi$3,364 in-state tuitionAlbany State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Albany21 mi$5,656 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Newton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Newton for work
Where Newton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
164jobs based in Newton
8%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Newton
City in Georgia, United States
Newton is a city in Baker County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 602. The city is the county seat of Baker County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1837
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- ZIP code
- 39870
- Area code
- 229
Questions about Newton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newton, GA a good place to live?
Newton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.