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Thornton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Calhoun County County
Thornton, AR
At a Glance
How Thornton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thornton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thornton residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,183. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,002. Median rent is $625/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 956 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,135/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.