Thorp, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,696 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $29,247 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $246,571 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
185 Violent Crime/100K 863 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Thorp, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,800
24% below
$29,247 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $246,571
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
863/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
55%
Rent
73%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thorp a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $56,800 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,247. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thorp is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,571. Median rent is $844/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Thorp reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 863/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Thorp hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thorp has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,696
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$29,247
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$844
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$246,571
Housing Units718
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property863/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,190 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Thorp was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.