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Thornton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
38
Population
146/sq mi density
$92,500
Median Income
$39,361 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$241,301 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
133
Violent Crime/100K
2,980 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Thornton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7985°N, 88.6912°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shawano County County |
| Nearest Airport | Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (GRB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in |
Thornton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").