At a Glance
Median Income
$71,818
$41,899 per capita
Home Value
$169,900
Zillow: $311,731
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Good Thunder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Good Thunder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Good Thunder a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Good Thunder residents earn a median household income of $71,818 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,899. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,150 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Good Thunder is $169,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,731. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Good Thunder reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,028/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Good Thunder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Good Thunder has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,818
Per Capita$41,899
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,900
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$311,731
Housing Units247
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,028/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Good Thunder was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.