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Thorne, QC

Quebec

Thorne is a small town in Quebec with a population of 528. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
528 Population 8/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $33,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

How Thorne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population528
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$33,000
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty20.0%
Commute45 min

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden10.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation659 ft (201 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute45 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Thorne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thorne receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Thorne has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thorne is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thorne is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Thorne has a population of 528 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

528
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
66.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Thorne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.8%
10% below US avg
Spanish22.6%
69% above US avg
Other Languages6.6%

Social Characteristics

Thorne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thorne is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Thorne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.7 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Thorne is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden10.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Renter-Occupied4.3%
Housing Units235

Property Tax

In Thorne, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Thorne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area66.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.7 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Nearby Cities

Otter Lake, QC 1,041 pop · 6.3 mi Clarendon, QC 1,392 pop · 11.1 mi Shawville, QC 1,668 pop · 12.1 mi Bristol, QC 1,199 pop · 16.9 mi Fort-Coulonge, QC 1,312 pop · 17.8 mi La Pêche, QC 8,636 pop · 20.2 mi Low, QC 1,020 pop · 21.2 mi Horton, ON 3,182 pop · 21.3 mi Kazabazua, QC 1,037 pop · 22.1 mi Arnprior, ON 9,629 pop · 22.8 mi Constance Bay, ON 2,314 pop · 23.3 mi Whitewater Region, ON 7,225 pop · 24.6 mi Renfrew, ON 8,190 pop · 24.9 mi Mansfield-et-Pontefract, QC 2,250 pop · 25.0 mi
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