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Thorntown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Boone County County
Thorntown, IN
At a Glance
How Thorntown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorntown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thorntown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thorntown residents earn a median household income of $69,875 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,097. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,538 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorntown is $173,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,420. Median rent is $871/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Thorntown reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,066/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Thorntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorntown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.