Thornton, IA
Living in Thornton
Bikeability16
Walkability51
Commute38
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports13
Hospitals85
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
411Population-3 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
58%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$394Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thornton
United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21
Property Crime in Thornton
United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado19
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thornton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thornton, IA
St Pauls Lutheran School
15 miles, S
Newman Catholic
15 miles, NE
North Iowa Christian School
17 miles, NE
Kanawha Christian School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Thornton, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
16 miles, NE
Waldorf University
25 miles, NW
Wartburg College
48 miles, E
University of Northern Iowa
56 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thornton, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
13 miles, SW
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Franklin General Hospital
17 miles, SE
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Thornton, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
80 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
113 miles, SE