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Newville’s best subject grades are an A for walkability and an A+ for history; its weakest is a C− for health. On hazard risk, just 156 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do better. Newville's schools outperform 69% of the state's. Only 171 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on health. On history, just 47 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns do better. Newville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Newville beats most towns.
Newville Historic DistrictIn a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Newville is from typical.
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The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1903.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Newville.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Newville.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
23% of adults smoke cigarettes in Newville, above both the Pennsylvania town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). 20% of adults binge drink in Newville. Newville beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| Newville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Newville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.2% | 14.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Most working residents leave Newville for work: only 2% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Newville, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Newville is $59,000.
| Newville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Newville has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 22° and about 31 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Newville's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Newville’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Newville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 3.6 per 1,000 residents | 6.8 | 11.5 |
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
The typical Newville home is worth about $318,000, up 4% in a year, 11% above the Pennsylvania typical home. 44% of Newville households own their home.
| Newville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 44% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $957 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Newville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
12 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
11 mi State parkPine Grove Furnace State Park
27 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
26 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
23 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearRaven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Pine Grove Furnace State Park: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Newville
About 3 of every 100 Newville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Newville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Newville is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is located west of Carlisle. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. Newville is served by the Big Spring School District.
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That is 3.9 years of the area's median household income ($80,919 across the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
2 notable people were born here, including William Woodburn Skiles and Clement Finley.
