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Thomson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
Thomson, IL
At a Glance
How Thomson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thomson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thomson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thomson residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,875. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomson is $122,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,444. Median rent is $940/month, with 40.4% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Thomson reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,002/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Thomson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.