Newton County, GA Eviction Risk
5 cities · 18,853 residents · Avg 6.5/10 (Elevated) · Updated6.5Avg score
7.0Highest city
5.6Lowest city
37.1%Rent burden
$1,274Median rent
D+10.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Newton County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington, GA | 14,584 | $1,191 | 41.9% | 7.0 |
| 2 | Porterdale, GA | 1,466 | $1,176 | 40.0% | 7.0 |
| 3 | Mansfield, GA | 380 | $1,719 | 45.0% | 6.4 |
| 4 | Oxford, GA | 1,770 | $1,218 | 34.7% | 6.3 |
| 5 | Newborn, GA | 653 | $1,070 | 23.9% | 5.6 |
About Newton County
Newton County spans 5 cities serving approximately 18,853 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 6.5/10. The county voted Democratic by 10.9 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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