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Thorp, Wisconsin, in Clark county, is 35 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 112 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,536 people lived in Thorp.
In Thorp, about 51% of adults are married. Thorp is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In Thorp, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Thorp had a median family income of $39,000.
Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Thorp.
An estimated 73% of living spaces in Thorp are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Thorp compared to other places in the state.
In Thorp, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Thorp; people report shorter commutes than most.
Thorp strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Thorp to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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