Thompson, ND

Thompson, North Dakota

Thompson, North Dakota, in Grand Forks county, is 63 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 266 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Grand Forks metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,006 people in Thompson.

The People and Families of Thompson

In Thompson, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Thompson are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Thompson than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thompson had a median family income of $57,250. Thompson has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Thompson living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Thompson. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the city.

Thompson Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Thompson is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Thompson, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Thompson, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Thompson, ND

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Thompson Almanac

Thompson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• 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 High Schools (2004)

THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOL
424 3RD ST
701-599-2765
Serves 240 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Thompson Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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