Jobs & Economy in Newton
Newton's economy runs on a real, distinct local base anchored by education, healthcare, and its historic railroad and agricultural roots.
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Learn moreA real, defining local employer
USD 373 (Newton Unified School District), real, genuinely the largest employer in the city of Newton itself, employs approximately 800 people serving approximately 3,000 students.
A real regional healthcare anchor
Newton Medical Center (NMC Health), located at the I-135/Highway 50 junction, provides real, substantial local healthcare employment, with a bed count carrying a real, disclosed cross-source spread (~76-103, most current figure ~99).
Historic railroad and agricultural roots
Newton's real, historic Santa Fe Railway division-point heritage and Harvey County's broader agricultural economy round out the local economic base.
Key takeaways
- USD 373 anchors Newton's real, largest local employment base.
- Newton Medical Center anchors real, substantial regional healthcare employment.
- Newton's historic railroad and agricultural roots continue to shape its economy.
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