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Thornton, WI

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Thornton is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 38. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
38 Population 146/sq mi density
$92,500 Median Income $39,361 per capita
$165,000 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,500
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $165,000
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population38
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$39,361
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,744M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units21
Rent Burden24.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation858 ft (262 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries6

Is Thornton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thornton receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Thornton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thornton is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thornton is $165,000, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Thornton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 47.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Thornton has a population of 38 with a density of 146 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

38
Total Population
146
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thornton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thornton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thornton is $92,500, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Thornton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,500
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,361
Avg Weekly Wage$876
IRS Avg AGI$64,361

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,069
County GDP$1,744M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare87
Retail115
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,904
40% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Thornton is $165,000, 41% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,000
41% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units21
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,904
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall47.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates44.7985°N, 88.6912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.6%
D 31.3%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+12.1%
School Test Score5.81
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density146/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants115
Retail Stores115

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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