At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$37,871 per capita
Home Value
$108,600
Zillow: $215,270
Median Rent
$665/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
18.5% smoking rate
How Thurston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thurston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thurston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thurston residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thurston is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,270. Median rent is $665/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
14.7% of adults in Thurston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thurston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$37,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,600
Rent$665
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$215,270
Housing Units54
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,404 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score2.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Thurston was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.