Newton Township spent less per resident in 2022 than 86% of similar towns
Newton Township’s town government spent $373,000 on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2022, about $145 per resident.
What stands out about how Newton Township is run
Read from the town’s budget and official records.
$145 per resident in 2022: less than 86% of them
Newton Township’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($145 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 364 Michigan towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools: the median was $252, and the middle half spent $174–$386. Newton Township spent less than 86% of them.
Later years come from a Census sample, so the comparison stays on 2022. How Town Hall compares budgets →
Michigan towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools, 2022 Census of Governments (every government counted that year; Newton Township itself left out).
About $145 per resident a year, or $0.40 a day
Day-to-day services only. The biggest line: administration & buildings, at 50%.
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No trend yet
Newton Township reported only 2022 to the Census Bureau, so there is no trend yet.
The typical homeowner pays $3,140 a year
Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.25% of the home’s value, vs 1.25% across Michigan.
Typical yearly bill next door and statewide
The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Newton Township’s rate.
Can I afford it? →The median bill homeowners report to the Census survey (bills of $10,000+ are reported as “$10,000+”). The effective rate is that bill ÷ the median home value: a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Tax bills are one input to Newton Township’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Newton Township →
Who’s in charge in Newton Township
Names change after every election, so we link to the source that keeps them current.
Harper Creek Community Schools
Newton Township’s K–12 school district, shared with Emmett Township. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.
Of the $14,830 per pupil, $9,019 goes to the classroom (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren’t in the per-pupil figure.
Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal.
Union City Community Schools · $15,908 per pupil
School year 2023–24. Census Bureau school finance survey.
How Newton Township voted in 2024
Official results for Newton Township’s own voters, as certified after the November 5, 2024 general election, with the county and the state beside them.
Donald J TrumpRepublican70.9%1,246 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat27.7%487 votesOthers: 1.4% (24 votes).
Most votes in Newton Township: Donald J Trump
Calhoun County: Trump 56.4%, Harris 42.3% · Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%
of Newton Township’s 2,121 adult citizens voted for president in 2024. Across Michigan: 74%.
Votes ÷ citizens of voting age (Census CVAP, 2020–24 ACS).
Mike RogersRepublican67.7%
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat29.1%Most votes in Newton Township: Mike Rogers
Calhoun County: Rogers 54.4%, Slotkin 42.1% · Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%
Most votes in the district: Tim Walberg
Whole-district result
President, 2024: Newton Township, its county and the state
| Trump | Harris | Others | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Township | 70.9% | 27.7% | 1.4% | 1,757 |
| Calhoun County | 56.4% | 42.3% | 1.3% | 68,505 |
| Michigan | 49.7% | 48.3% | 2.0% | 5,664,186 |
Official 2024 general election returns, as certified (MIT Election Data + Science Lab). Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Candidates are listed by votes, and party colors are neutral on purpose.
Portraits: Kamala D Harris: official vice-presidential portrait, Lawrence Jackson, The White House, 2021; Donald J Trump: official portrait, Shealah Craighead, The White House, 2017; Elissa Slotkin: U.S. House portrait (congress-legislators project); Mike Rogers: U.S. House portrait (congress-legislators project). All are U.S. government works in the public domain. A race shows photos only when every candidate has an official portrait; otherwise every candidate in it gets initials.
From town hall to Washington
Every level of government that speaks for Newton Township.
- 1Your townTown governmentLocal officials aren’t on record yet.
- 2Michigan HouseState representatives
- 3Michigan SenateState senator
- 4GovernorStatewide
- 5U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
- 6U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Michigan
Democrat · Republican · other or independent. Tap a name for their official page.
How Newton Township compares with the towns next door
Newton Township spent $145 per resident in 2022; the 4 neighbors that reported 2022 spent $165 to $765. Towns that run more services spend more. Tap a town to see its page.
| Town | Day-to-day, per resident (2022) | Tax bill |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township | $165 | $1,800 |
| Fredonia Township | $217 | $3,064 |
| Leroy Township | $226 | $2,704 |
| Emmett Township | $765 | $3,179 |
| Newton Township | $145 | $3,140 |
Day-to-day spending in 2022, the last year every government was counted, for governments that reported it; hospital and utilities left out. Tax bill: the typical homeowner’s bill (Census ACS, 2020–24).
Reach Newton Township’s government
Neighbors add phone numbers and hours to the Handbook.
Questions about Newton Township’s government
How much does Newton Township spend per resident?
About $145 per resident on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2022, as reported to the Census Bureau. In 2022, the last full count, its $145 was less than 86% of 364 Michigan towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools.
What is the property tax rate in Newton Township?
Homeowners report a typical bill of $3,140 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.25% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.25% across Michigan. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see the town’s assessor.
Who runs Newton Township’s government?
We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for Newton Township yet.
How did Newton Township vote in 2024?
For president, Donald J Trump 70.9%, Kamala D Harris 27.7% (1,757 votes, official results). Calhoun County: Trump 56.4%, Harris 42.3%. Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%.
How many people work for Newton Township?
0 full-time and 29 part-time employees in March 2022, with a March payroll of $9,156 (about $109,872 a year if every month were the same), as reported to the Census Bureau.
Who represents Newton Township in the state legislature?
State Senate District 18 (Thomas Albert) and State House District 45 (Sarah Lightner). The House district also covers 38 other towns. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.
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Budget and staff: U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments (2022, every government) and Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023–24, a sample) and the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll; day-to-day spending is current operations, with hospitals, utilities and airports apart. School district: Census school finance survey, 2023–24. Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 2020–24. Elections: official 2024 returns via the MIT Election Data + Science Lab; turnout uses Census citizen voting-age population (CVAP, 2020–24). Officials: Open States, names shown only with a current term (checked October 9, 2026). Districts: Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts); legislators: Open States and congress-legislators. How Town Hall works →