What are the schools like in Thornburg, IA?

Thornburg is served primarily by Tri-County Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Thornburg?

The median household income in Thornburg, IA is $50,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.0%.

What is the weather like in Thornburg, IA?

Thornburg has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Thornburg, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Thornburg, IA?

Thornburg has a violent crime rate of 146.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 605.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thornburg, IA a Good Place to Live?

Thornburg is a small town of 59 in Iowa, with a median household income of $50,417 and a 20.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Thornburg stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Thornburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thornburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Thornburg metro area.

Metric	Thornburg, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$22,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thornburg's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.4 /100k

Property Crime

605.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Thornburg is served primarily by Tri-County Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thornburg, IA	National Avg
School District	Tri-County Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thornburg sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thornburg, IA
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Thornburg, IA	National Avg
Population	59	—
Median Age	60.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	3.4%	22.2%
65 and over	39.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gibson, IA 4 mi What Cheer, IA 4 mi Keswick, IA 5 mi Barnes City, IA 8 mi Webster, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Thornburg

Thornburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50255

Thornburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thornburg, IA affordable or expensive?

Thornburg has a median home value of $22,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $50,417.

What is the crime rate in Thornburg, IA?

Thornburg's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 605.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thornburg?

Public schools in Thornburg are operated by Tri-County Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thornburg, IA a good place to live?

Thornburg, IA has a population of 59, a median household income of $50,417, and an unemployment rate of 20.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Thornburg?

Thornburg averages 29.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thornburg?

Thornburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50255.

What is the population of Thornburg?

The population of Thornburg, Iowa is 59 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thornburg?

Key numbers for living in Thornburg: median home $22,500, median household income $50,417, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thornburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.