At a Glance
Median Income
$83,707
$24,264 per capita
Home Value
$160,300
Zillow: $259,548
Median Rent
$764/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
14.7% poverty rate
How Thruston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thruston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thruston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thruston residents earn a median household income of $83,707 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,264. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thruston is $160,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,548. Median rent is $764/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
13.8% of adults in Thruston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thruston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,675
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,707
Per Capita$24,264
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,300
Rent$764
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$259,548
Housing Units826
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation433 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Thruston was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.