Jasper County, Illinois
Newton Real Estate and Local Guide
Newton is a city and the county seat of Jasper County, sitting on a bluff overlooking the Embarras River. It is the oldest and largest town in the county, established in 1835. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Newton best.
About the area
Living in Newton, IL
Newton is the hometown of folk singer Burl Ives and Newbery-winning author Irene Hunt, who wrote the Civil War novel Across Five Aprils.
The housing market
Homes in Newton
- About 72 percent of occupied homes in Newton are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 84 percent of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $98,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Newton home
Drive 'n Theatre
A drive-in movie theater opened in 1953 as the Fairview Drive-In, one of few remaining in Illinois
Jasper County Courthouse
The county seat courthouse in Newton, which has served as the seat of Jasper County since 1835
Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
A state recreation area northeast of Newton with a 183-acre lake, named for conservationist Sam Parr
Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
A state fish and wildlife area near Newton offering fishing and outdoor recreation
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.