At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$28,404 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
Zillow: $225,597
Violent Crime
513/100K
7,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Thorsby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorsby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thorsby 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
Thorsby residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,404. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorsby is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,597. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Thorsby reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,500/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Thorsby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorsby has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,601
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$28,404
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,655M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$225,597
Housing Units858
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent513/100K
Property7,500/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation687 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Thorsby was founded in 1901.
The median home in Thorsby was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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