Thornton, IL

Thornton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,876. Residents earn $61,111 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,876 Population 788/sq mi density

$61,111 Median Income $31,813 per capita

$146,600 Home Value $175,046 Zillow

$1,099 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

165 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$61,111 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$146,600 home value, $1,099/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

165 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Thornton, IL.

Name	Description
Thornton Quarry	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Surface (Active)
Thornton Underground	Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC - Underground (Abandoned)