Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Thorntown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,155. Residents earn $69,875 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thorntown receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Thorntown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thorntown is $69,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Thorntown is $173,400, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Thorntown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 24.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,875 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,097 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,755 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,538 |
| County GDP | $6,412M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 78 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,156 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.13% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $173,400 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $322,420 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,156 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.13% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,189/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 857 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1292°N, 86.6100°W |
| County FIPS | 18011 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |