Thompsonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
475 Population 234/sq mi density
$46,023 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $159,390 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,023 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $708/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Thompsonville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,023
39% below
$30,526 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
70% below
Zillow: $159,390
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Thompsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thompsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
30%
Rent
61%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thompsonville 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

Thompsonville residents earn a median household income of $46,023 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,526. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thompsonville is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,390. Median rent is $708/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

12.1% of adults in Thompsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thompsonville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population475
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,023
Per Capita$30,526
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$708
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$159,390
Housing Units306
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation480 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Thompsonville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.