NewtonIowa
Newton is the county seat of and the most populous city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Located 30 miles (48 km) east of Des Moines, Newton is in Central Iowa.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Newton
Set in the central part of Iowa, Newton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 15,709.
Newton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,395 residents per square mile.
What Makes Newton Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Newton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,709.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Newton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Newton
- Aurora Heights Elementary School
- Berg Middle School
- Emerson Hough Elementary School
- Newton Senior High School
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
- WEST Academy Alternative School
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercyone Newton Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.