At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$24,852 per capita
Median Rent
$979/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
56.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Thor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thor a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thor residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,852. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 56.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Thor reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,210/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Thor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population276
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$24,852
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty56.0%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$979
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$120,881
Housing Units100
Rent Burden13.1%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,210/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,140 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Thor was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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