At a Glance
Median Income
$39,821
$25,014 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
20.0% smoking rate
How Thornburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thornburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thornburg 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
Thornburg residents earn a median household income of $39,821 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,014. The unemployment rate stands at 25.0% (594% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Education
27.5% of adults in Thornburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,821
Per Capita$25,014
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$103,980
Housing Units31
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation878 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Thornburg was founded in 1879.
The median home in Thornburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.