Iowa
Thompson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 448. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thompson receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Thompson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Thompson is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Thompson is $99,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Thompson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,375 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,658 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
| County GDP | $690M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,053 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $99,600 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $95,581 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,053 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,991/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,278 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3699°N, 93.7747°W |
| County FIPS | 19189 |
Winner: Republican by 30.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |