Thornton, TX
Living in Thornton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute74
Public Transit1
Affordability79
Public Safety80
Airports15
Hospitals47
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
671Population+281 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-15 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black7%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$150K to $199K9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$598Median Monthly Rent+$260 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
LP gas4%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thornton
United States45
Texas51
Limestone County37
Property Crime in Thornton
United States48
Texas58
Limestone County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thornton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding73
Tornado33
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thornton, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thornton, TX
Live Oak Classical School
34 miles, W
St Pauls Episcopal Day School
35 miles, W
Waco Montessori School
35 miles, W
Reicher Catholic High School
36 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Thornton, TX
Baylor University
34 miles, W
Texas A & M University-College Station
56 miles, S
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
58 miles, SW
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
71 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thornton, TX
Limestone Medical Center
9 miles, N
Parkview Regional Hospital
19 miles, N
Falls Community Hospital and Clinic
20 miles, W
Freestone Medical Center
32 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Thornton, TX
Waco Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Easterwood Field
58 miles, S
Robert Gray Army Airfield
78 miles, W
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
95 miles, NE