Thompson, IA

Thompson, Iowa

Thompson, Iowa, in Winnebago county, is 79 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 114 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 596 people in the city.

The People and Families of Thompson

In Thompson, about 58% of adults are married. In Thompson, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thompson had a median family income of $39,688. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Thompson.

Thompson Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Thompson is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Thompson is known in Iowa for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Thompson, 87% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Thompson than other cities.

High Points

Thompson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Thompson, IA

Comparing Thompson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Thompson Almanac

Thompson Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Thompson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Thompson Public Libraries

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Thompson Colleges

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