Newark
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Newark, Illinois is a charming small city blending rural tranquility with a tight-knit community vibe. Visitors will find welcoming neighborhoods, affordable living, and local events throughout the year. Its proximity to natural attractions makes it an appealing destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
47,529
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.54°, -88.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,034
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
963 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUZ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.