Iowa
Thurman is a small town in Iowa with a population of 197. Residents earn $88,500 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Thurman receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Thurman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thurman is $88,500, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Thurman is $103,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Thurman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,500 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,445 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.32% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $103,100 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,023 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,322 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.32% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8201°N, 95.7488°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |