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Newport, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 414 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.4%
 
Males: 203  (49.2%)
Females: 211  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

48.8 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47854, 47966.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,265 (it was $33,571 in 2000)
Newport:

$51,265
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,573 (it was $16,771 in 2000)

Newport town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $70,021 (it was $38,700 in 2000)
Newport:

$70,021
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,618; detached houses: $87,050; mobile homes: $19,677
March 2022 cost of living index in Newport: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%

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  • Races in Newport, IN (2022)
    • 26588.0%White alone
    • 186.0%Two or more races
    • 124.0%Hispanic
    • 51.7%American Indian alone

Races in Newport detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (21.8%), English (20.9%), Scottish (14.5%), European (13.6%), Irish (6.4%), Dutch (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 498 feet

Land area: 0.81 square miles.

Population density: 512 people per square mile   (low).

Newport, Indiana map

6 residents are foreign born

This town:

2.0%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $615 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $412 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (28.7 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (67.2 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (136.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cayuga, IN (2.3 miles ),
Montezuma, IN (2.6 miles ),
Dana, IN (2.7 miles ),
Kingman, IN (3.0 miles ),
Bloomingdale, IN (3.0 miles ),
Mecca, IN (3.4 miles ),
Perrysville, IN (3.4 miles ),
Marshall, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.88 N, Longitude: 87.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Newport, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newport, IN in 2022
Newport satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Newport, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Paper (8.0%)
  • Utilities (8.0%)
  • Wood products (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (17.3%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Newport, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Construction laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)

Average climate in Newport, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.8. This is better than average.

City:

59.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Newport-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.2 miles away from the Newport town center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 29.9 miles away from the town center killed 28 people and injured 123 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 102.4 miles away from Newport center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 102.4 miles away from Newport center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 132.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 100.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vermillion County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newport:

  • CHILD ADULT RESOURCES SRV INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; KINGMAN, IN)
  • CHILD ADULT RESOURCE SRV INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CLINTON, IN)
  • CLINTON GARDENS (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLINTON, IN)
  • CLINTON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLINTON, IN)
  • WALNUT CREEK AT CLINTON (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLINTON, IN)

Airports located in Newport:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newport:

  • Danville Area Community College (about 20 miles; Danville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,229)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 29 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Indiana State University (about 29 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • DePauw University (about 34 miles; Greencastle, IN; FT enrollment: 2,360)
  • Purdue University-Main Campus (about 46 miles; West Lafayette, IN; FT enrollment: 38,271)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 47 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 50 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)

Library in Newport:

  • VERMILLION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $254,832; Location: 385 EAST MARKET STREET; 86,427 books; 450 audio materials; 3,250 video materials; 37 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Vermillion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newport and their reported violations in the past:

NEWPORT WATER WORKS (Population served: 578, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-19-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-19-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.6%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Newport (2011 data):

  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Newport Branch at 100 W. Market St., branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/04: Bank assets: $2,852.7 mil, Deposits: $2,227.7 mil, headquarters in Terre Haute, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 66 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Newport:

Marital status in Newport, IN
  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 67.7%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

For population 25 years and over in Newport:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newport, IN (based on Vermillion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,46218
Mainline Protestant2,09516
Catholic1,0102
Other5742
None10,071-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Vermillion County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

6.72 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

6.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Vermillion County:

9.8%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Vermillion County:

30.5%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Vermillion County:

14.1%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newport:

42.5%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Newport:

29.7
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

22.6%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newport:

7.0
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Newport:

52.1%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

54.6%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

89.7%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newport, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 3$7,458$29,8320$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,001$24,0120$0
Financial Administration 1$2,001$24,0121$974
Totals for Government 5$11,459$27,5021$974

Newport government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $70,000 ($169.08)
    Sewerage: $48,000 ($115.94)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($21.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($2.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($36.23)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $57,000 ($137.68)

Newport government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $182,000 ($439.61)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($9.66)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($4.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($164.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000 ($41.06)

Newport government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,416,000 ($3420.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,386,000 ($3347.83)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($72.46)

Newport government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $336,000 ($811.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newport:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WITY (980 AM; 1 kW; DANVILLE, IL; Owner: VERMILION BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBAA (920 AM; 5 kW; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newport:

  • WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
  • WKZS (103.1 FM; COVINGTON, IN; Owner: BENTON-WEATHERFORD BROADCASTING , INC., OF IN.)
  • WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WXLS (99.1 FM; DANVILLE, IL; Owner: I.A.I. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDNL (102.1 FM; DANVILLE, IL; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING - DANVILLE, INC)
  • WGNJ (89.3 FM; ST. JOSEPH, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC.)
  • WRHK (94.9 FM; DANVILLE, IL; Owner: NEUHOFF BROADCASTING - DANVILLE, INC)
  • WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFOF (90.3 FM; COVINGTON, IN; Owner: DOXA, INCORP.)
  • WCDQ (106.3 FM; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Owner: C.V.L. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSKL (92.9 FM; VEEDERSBURG, IN; Owner: ZONA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Newport:

  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Newport fatal accident list:

Oct 3, 2015 10:38 AM, Sr- 63, Old Sr- 63, Lat: 39.867722, Lon: -87.410789, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 9, 2008 05:00 PM, Sr-63, Lat: 39.879650, Lon: -87.415780, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 18, 1983 06:26 PM, Market St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.9mTotal length
  • $2,393,000Total costs
  • 22,987Total average daily traffic
  • 1,767Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,524Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Newport, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newport, IN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Newport)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Sr 63 (Lat: 39.852806 Lon: -87.409472), Type: Bant, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: KLG858,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.135 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2023, Expiration Date: 09/30/2033, Registrant: Vermillion County Sheriff\'s Dept High-Way Dept., 1888 S. St Rd. 63, Newport, IN 47966, Phone: (765) 492-3737, Fax: (765) 492-5011, Email:

  • Sr 63 3.5 Km S (Lat: 39.853889 Lon: -87.408333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 137 m, Overall height: 143 m, Call Sign: WPYE531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 856.962 MHz, 857.962 MHz, 858.962 MHz, 859.962 MHz, 860.962 MHz, 866.512 MHz, 867.012 MHz, 867.512 MHz, 868.012 MHz, 866.975 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2003, Expiration Date: 01/28/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2004, Certifier: David C Smith, Registrant: Indiana State Police Communications Division, Igcn - Room 301, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 233-9026, Fax: (317) 233-6059, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • NEWPORT, Sr 63 2.2 Mi S Of (Lat: 39.853917 Lon: -87.408361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 137 m, Overall height: 143 m, Call Sign: WNTM219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 04/26/2018, Expiration Date: 07/24/2028, Registrant: State Of (Ipsc) Indiana, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 234-4205, Fax: (317) 234-6514, Email:

  • NEWPORTCHEM, Administration Building Box 456 Ewport Ammunition Plant (Lat: 39.833917 Lon: -87.431417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WPRS596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2001, Expiration Date: 01/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2009, Certifier: Donald W Kottlowski Mr., Registrant: Indiana State Police Communications, Igcn Rn:n301, 100 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 233-9026, Fax: (317) 233-6059, Email:

  • NEWPORT, Sr 63 3.5 Km S (Lat: 39.853889 Lon: -87.408333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 137 m, Overall height: 143 m, Call Sign: WQJJ508,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2008, Expiration Date: 03/29/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2009, Certifier: Donald W Kottlowski, Registrant: State Of Indiana, 8500 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 899-8529, Fax: (317) 899-8282, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N9WQM, Licensee ID: L00765566, Grant Date: 01/13/2014, Expiration Date: 04/12/2024, Certifier: David E Bedwell, Registrant: David E Bedwell, 130 E. Water St., Newport, IN 47966

  • Call Sign: KB9WXG, Licensee ID: L00279487, Grant Date: 08/23/2000, Expiration Date: 08/23/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2012, Certifier: Joni L Wilson, Registrant: Joni L Wilson, Newport, IN 47966

  • Call Sign: KJ6CSW, Licensee ID: L01524318, Grant Date: 10/17/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2029, Certifier: Dennis A Kuritz, Registrant: Dennis A Kuritz, P.O. Box 218, Newport, IN 47966


Most common first names in Newport, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John978.0 years
William775.9 years
Mary673.8 years
Ruth585.2 years
Thelma574.2 years
Howard471.5 years
Clarence378.3 years
George372.7 years
Donald368.3 years
Blanche387.3 years
Most common last names in Newport, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lewis776.1 years
Moore679.6 years
Fortner675.7 years
Pearman563.2 years
Burroughs574.2 years
Harrison578.6 years
Miller585.7 years
Allen482.8 years
Asbury476.0 years
Hawkins472.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newport, IN
  • 64.1%Utility gas
  • 23.9%Electricity
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 4.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newport, IN
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Newport compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Newport on our top lists:

  • #85 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
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