Newton, North Carolina
Newton is a city of 13,333 people in Catawba County, North Carolina, founded in 1845.
Why visit Newton
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State Cinema, Catawba County Historical Museum and Bolick Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Newton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newton
Newton is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newton had a population of 13,148. It is the county seat of Catawba County. Newton is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Newton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
The Green Room Community Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
10 South Main Avenue, Newton
Old Post Office Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
10 South Main Avenue, Newton
Museums and landmarks23
Bolick Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Bost-Burris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Catawba County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Newton, United States of America
David F. Propst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Foil–Cline House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Franklin D. Reinhardt and Harren–Hood Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
George Huffman Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Long, McCorkle and Murray Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Newton, North Carolina
Miller–Cansler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Newton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
North Main Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Newton, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Catawba County
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
King Fish & Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Seafood, Burger · 3.1 mi
1607 Fairgrove Church Rd Southeast
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00
Carolina Vines Wine Shop & Bar
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
19 North College Avenue, Newton
Tu-Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00
Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.3 mi
104 Thornburg Drive Southeast, Conover
Dixie's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
24 West D Street, Newton
Fresh Chef Kitchen
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
201 Conover Station South East, Conover
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 3.2 mi
112 Thornburg Drive Southeast, Conover
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.3 mi
500 Boundary Street Southwest, Newton
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:30; Su 07:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.2 mi
2717 Northwest Boulevard, Newton
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Days Inn by Wyndham Conover-Hickory
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
1710 Fairgrove Church Road Southeast, Conover
Churches and places of worship20
Grace Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
St. Paul's Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
1403 NC 16 Business, Newton
First United Methodist Church Newton
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
300 North Main Avenue, Newton
Calvary Baptist Church Newton
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
201 South Main Avenue, Newton
Fires Presbyterian Church Newton
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
701 North Main Avenue, Newton
Grace Reformed United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare1
Map of Newton
116 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Catawba 5 Sw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Catawba County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Hickory 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Lincolnton 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Mooresville 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Lenoir 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Cornelius 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Davidson 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Huntersville 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Morganton 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Gastonia 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Calvary Baptist Church - Grace Reformed Church, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Catawba County Courthouse - Newton, NC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catawba County CSA Memorial - Contributing object in the Newton Downtown Historic District, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foil Cline House, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bost Burris House, Librerica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vintage Soap Box Derby racers at the Catawba County Museum, Bill Wrigley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-29, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-30, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-8, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-28, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-11, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-26, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-22, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-13, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-1, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-14, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro-27, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet from Newton, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS022-E-30541 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27215 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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