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Thompson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
Thompson, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Thompson a Good Place to Live?
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 8.6% (139% 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 $247,803. 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.
Safety & Crime
Thompson reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.