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Thompsonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
475 Population 234/sq mi density
$46,023 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $163,381 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,023 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
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: $163,381
Median Rent
$708/mo
39% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
1,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
144%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thompsonville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.2% (44% 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 $163,381. 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.

Safety & Crime

Thompsonville reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,915/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population475
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,023
Per Capita$30,526
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$708
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$163,381
Housing Units306
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,915/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.