2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Johnson City, TN vs Newton, KS

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- Household income in Newton, is 26% more than it is in Johnson City and is 16% below the National Average.
- Johnson City unemployment rate is 4.7%.
- Newton unemployment rate is 3.4%.
 Johnson City, TNNewton, KSUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.7%3.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.4%0.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth35.4%23.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.5%8.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%5.7%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$32,909$29,055$37,638
 Household Income$47,242$59,586$69,021
 Family Median Income$71,590$68,980$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Johnson City, TNNewton, KSUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K17.3%5.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.9%2.7%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K11.8%12.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.4%7.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.6%10.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.0%12.4%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.5%16.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.9%11.7%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.2%12.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.0%6.2%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K6.4%2.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Johnson City, TNNewton, KSUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.8%12.2%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science5.1%4.3%6.5%
 Community, social services2.8%3.9%1.8%
 Legal0.7%0.2%1.2%
 Education, library7.9%4.9%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.4%1.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology13.3%9.5%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.5%3.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%1.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving8.7%4.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.8%2.5%3.6%
 Personal care2.1%1.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.2%17.0%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.0%10.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving9.6%22.6%13.1%
Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 18 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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