At a Glance
Median Income
$89,625
$47,625 per capita
Home Value
$421,900
Zillow: $472,199
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
10.5% smoking rate
How Thorp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thorp a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thorp residents earn a median household income of $89,625 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,625. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorp is $421,900 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,199. Median rent is $1,458/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
29.1% of adults in Thorp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorp has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,625
Per Capita$47,625
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A
Home Value$421,900
Rent$1,458
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$472,199
Housing Units50
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation1,631 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Thorp was founded in 1868.
The median home in Thorp was built in 1945.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.