City profile
Newton, KS
Harvey County · Population 18,397
Newton is a town in Harvey County, KS with about 18,397 residents and a typical home value near $156,000. It is 24 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$156,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,018
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 39/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Tornado, Hail
Nearest major airport
150 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
18,397
Black population
1.7%
County
Harvey County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 18,397 residents
- Typical home value about $156,000
- 24 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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