Newton county, TX

Newton County, Texas

Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 14,445. Its county seat is Newton. The county is named for John Newton, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

Geography

Newton County is located in the eastern part of Texas, bordering the state of Louisiana. The county has a total area of 940 square miles, of which 934 square miles is land and 6.4 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 14,445 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 83.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 4.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Newton County, Texas

Healthcare in Newton County, Texas is provided by a variety of facilities and services. These include hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Newton County Healthcare Facilities

Newton County Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Newton, Texas. It provides emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and a wide range of other inpatient and outpatient services.

Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy in Newton provides prescription services, over-the-counter medications, and health consultations.

Newton Nursing and Rehabilitation offers long-term care, rehabilitation services, and specialized care for individuals with a variety of health conditions.

Christus Family Clinic in Burkeville provides primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment.

Health Statistics

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Newton County ranks 207th out of 242 Texas counties in overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as premature death, poor or fair health, poor physical health days, and poor mental health days.

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that the leading causes of death in Newton County are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and accidents.

See Also

• List of counties in Texas
• Healthcare in Texas
• List of hospitals in Texas

External Links

• Newton County official website
• Texas Department of State Health Services
  

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