Thurman, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
197 Population 346/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $27,445 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $221,667 Zillow
$1,322 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $1,322/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Thurman, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,500
18% above
$27,445 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $221,667
Median Rent
$1,322/mo
14% above
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Thurman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thurman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
37%
Rent
114%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thurman 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

Thurman residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,445. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thurman is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,667. Median rent is $1,322/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

3.1% of adults in Thurman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thurman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population197
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$27,445
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$1,322
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$221,667
Housing Units53
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation978 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Thurman was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.