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Thornton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
Thornton, IA
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 $66,979 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,158. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,096. Median rent is $775/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Thornton reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,323/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton 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 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.