At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$27,219 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
Zillow: $264,753
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Thompson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thompson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thompson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thompson residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,219. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thompson is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,753. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.0% of adults in Thompson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thompson has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$27,219
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$1,300
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$264,753
Housing Units132
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,652 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Thompson was founded in 1876.
The median home in Thompson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.