The Rankings of 62448 Newton, IL are determined by taking into account various factors such as cost of living, quality of life, employment opportunities, education levels, housing options and more. According to BestPlaces.net, Newton has a livability score of 62 out of 100 which is considered average compared to the rest of the US and puts the city in the bottom 40% nationally. The city also has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, slightly lower than the state average and about on par with the national average. In terms of cost of living, it is slightly above the national average but still within reasonable limits. Education levels in Newton are slightly above average and feature yearly graduation rates that are higher than many other cities in Illinois. Housing options consist mainly of single-family houses alongside some apartments and townhomes as well as smaller mobile homes sprinkled around town.
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