At a Glance
Median Income
$52,857
$25,769 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $285,994
Median Rent
$888/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thornton residents earn a median household income of $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,769. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornton is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,994. Median rent is $888/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
1.9% of adults in Thornton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$25,769
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$888
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$285,994
Housing Units220
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation489 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Thornton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.