At a Glance
Median Income
$59,563
$35,143 per capita
Home Value
$203,300
Zillow: $194,089
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.6% smoking rate
How Thorntonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorntonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thorntonville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thorntonville residents earn a median household income of $59,563 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,143. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorntonville is $203,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,089. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
6.4% of adults in Thorntonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorntonville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population678
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,563
Per Capita$35,143
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$1,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,300
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$194,089
Housing Units233
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation2,600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Thorntonville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.387 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.