City Town Info

Thompson, ND


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Thompson, ND

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times92
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
You are visiting:
All StatesNorth Dakota > Thompson

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Thompson and other places in North Dakota

Places Similar to Thompson

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Thompson

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Thompson Government Officials

Are you an official in the Thompson government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Thompson. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1