View on Tuscarawas River at, 1908
Newcomerstown’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 476 in 1850, 3,702 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 5 maps from 1911 on.
- 1816Newcomerstown is settled
NewcomerstownOH
A town of 3,607, settled in 1816. 2.2 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,607
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$164K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
938
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#910 of 987 in OH
Is Newcomerstown a good place to live?
Newcomerstown gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $164K, 2.5 years of the New Philadelphia area’s $65K median household income. It grades C− overall, 910th of 987 graded towns in Ohio. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 96% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and the median household income is $46K, and 34% of residents live below the poverty line. 35% of residents live below the poverty line in Newcomerstown, where Ohio’s towns sit at 9.1% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Simonds-Heller Park, at 38 acres with 1.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Newcomerstown's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 84% of U.S. towns.
What makes Newcomerstown stand out
Where Newcomerstown beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Newcomerstown8.7
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA−
2.2 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Typical home value
Newcomerstown$164K
Ohio$246K
Cost of livingA−
More affordable than 75% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A commuter town
86% of working residents leave Newcomerstown for work
Where Newcomerstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
938jobs based in Newcomerstown
14%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Newcomerstown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Newcomerstown is from typical.
HealthCoshocton Regional Medical Center 13.3 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeD−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10 of 20; 15.9% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsBehind 56% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 0% conserved landB−Open →History2 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life8.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market39 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.1; 10% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newcomerstown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newcomerstown, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNewcomerstown Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newcomerstown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Tuscarawas County Board of ElectionsTuscarawas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4383243832 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newcomerstown.
Newcomerstown has homes that are cheap against local pay, but it has poverty well above the Ohio rate.
HealthD−
More of Newcomerstown’s adults have obesity than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
47% of adults have obesity in Newcomerstown. Newcomerstown beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 16% of adults have diabetes in Newcomerstown.
4%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Newcomerstown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Newcomerstown | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 15.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 20.2% | 14.1% |
Coshocton Regional Medical Center
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
3rd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
#216for trails in OH
| Newcomerstown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.5%
conserved · 9 of 1,884 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Simonds-Heller Park | 1.5 mi | 38 |
| 2. Cy Young Memorial Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
Most of Newcomerstown’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Newcomerstown for work: only 14% work in town. Newcomerstown’s average trip to work is 27 minutes. Jobs based in Newcomerstown fell to 938 in 2023, 102 fewer than in 2013.
14%work in town
| Newcomerstown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Newcomerstown14%
Oxford Township7%
Dover6%
Coshocton5%
New Philadelphia4%
18 mi
median commute distance
938
jobs based in Newcomerstown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 60% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
For cost of living, Newcomerstown earns an A−
At 2.5 years of the New Philadelphia area’s $65K median household income, the typical home (about $164K) costs less against local pay than in 78% of Ohio towns; that ratio is one input to its A− for cost of living. 60.6% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 45.9% across Ohio.
48% of Newcomerstown households own their home. The typical Newcomerstown home is worth about $164,000, up 3.5% in a year, 33% below the Ohio typical home. The median rent in Newcomerstown is $815 a month.
$164KZillow home value
| Newcomerstown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $815 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Newcomerstown$164K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
39
days on market
92.6%
sale-to-list price
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Newcomerstown has four seasons and pleasant summers
Newcomerstown has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Newcomerstown
Newcomerstown's reported crime rate is below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
| Newcomerstown | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 9.7 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 11.5 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Newcomerstown2.2
Ohio3.1
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Newcomerstown9.7
Ohio16.5
U.S.17.7
8
violent crimes reported in 2024
35
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Newcomerstown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Newcomerstown.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 1998
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newcomerstown
20pages on Newcomerstown
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 56% of OH districtsSafety2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthD−Better than OH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$164K typical home · up 3.5% in a yearWork & commuteD−$46K median household income · 938 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 50% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Newcomerstown; the nearest are
Kent State University at TuscarawasUniversity or college · Public · New Philadelphia16.6 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionBelmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · St Clairsville36 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Newcomerstown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Newcomerstown
Village in Ohio, United States
Newcomerstown (NEW-kum-ərs-town) is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States, 85 miles (137 km) east-northeast of Columbus. The population was 3,702 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- ZIP code
- 43832
Newcomerstown’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Newcomerstown.
Oxford TownshipOxford TownshipNewcomerstown
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomerstown | #910 | C− | A− | — | C+ | D− |
| Oxford Township | #915 | C− | B+ | — | C+ | D− |
| Oxford Township | — | — | A− | — | B | D |
Oxford Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Newcomerstown, Oxford Township and Oxford Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Newcomerstown with a neighbor →
Questions about Newcomerstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newcomerstown, OH a good place to live?
Newcomerstown grades C− overall, better than 18% of U.S. towns and #910 of 987 in Ohio. It grades D− for health and C+ for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Newcomerstown, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Newcomerstown, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including William Burress and Freeman Davis.