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Thankerton, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Thankerton is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 510. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
510 Population 1/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,230 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,230 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,092 home value, $1,306/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population510
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,230
Per Capita$52,230
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$219,092
Rent$1,306
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population510
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates55.6263°, -3.6329°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$52,230
Median Age40.6 years

About Thankerton

Thankerton is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Thankerton has a population of 510 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

510
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
862.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Thankerton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Thankerton is $52,230, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,230 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,004, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thankerton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,230
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,230
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Thankerton is $219,092, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,306 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,092
22% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,306
12% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units204

Property Tax

Thankerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.6263°N, 3.6329°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 78 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 58 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 80 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 134 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 67 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 116 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 109 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 78 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 122 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in

Thankerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (3.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area862.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Thankerton

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tinto Primary School — — — —
Libberton Primary School — — — —
Lamington Primary School — — — —
Wiston Primary School — — — —
Carmichael Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Thankerton

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
BFBS Scotland — AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 — MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Thankerton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Douglas Heritage Museum
Lanark Museum
Leadhills Miners Library
Museum of Lead Mining
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Thankerton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carluke Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Wanlockhead Miners' Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Hotels in Thankerton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tinto Hotel

Restaurants in Thankerton

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmichael Bistro & Tearoom

Cafes in Thankerton

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tinto Hill Tearoom

Monuments in Thankerton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hyndford Monument

Castles in Thankerton

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fatlips Castle

Breweries in Thankerton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy
Broughton Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Thankerton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Thankerton

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Thankerton

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Balado Airfield—Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip—Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip—Small Airport
Castleton Farm—Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport—Small Airport
Dollar airstrip—Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield—Small Airport
Fife Airport—Small Airport
Fingland—Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip—Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip—Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield—Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Polmont—Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field—Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton—Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip—Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan—Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield—Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip—Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Thankerton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Symington Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thankerton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cairngryffe Kirk
Covington Parish Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thankerton

What is the population of Thankerton?

Thankerton has a population of 510 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Thankerton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,230, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,092 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Thankerton?

Thankerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

How is the job market in Thankerton?

Thankerton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,004. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thankerton?

The median home value in Thankerton is $219,092. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,306. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Thankerton?

50.0% of adults in Thankerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Thankerton?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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