What are the schools like in Thawville, IL?

Thawville is served primarily by Iroquois West CUSD 10. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Thawville?

The median household income in Thawville, IL is $41,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Thawville, IL?

Thawville has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Thawville, IL affordable or expensive?

Thawville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thawville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,900 and the median rent is $533 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thawville, IL?

Crime rate data for Thawville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Thawville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Thawville is a small town of 206 in Illinois, with a median household income of $41,250 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Thawville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Thawville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 87.0

Thawville's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thawville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thawville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$533	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Thawville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Thawville is served primarily by Iroquois West CUSD 10. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thawville, IL	National Avg
School District	Iroquois West CUSD 10	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thawville sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thawville, IL
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Thawville, IL	National Avg
Population	206	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roberts, IL 5 mi Onarga, IL 6 mi Buckley, IL 7 mi Piper City, IL 7 mi Gilman, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Thawville

Thawville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60968

Thawville vs Other Cities

Thawville, IL vs Roberts, IL Thawville, IL vs Onarga, IL Thawville, IL vs Buckley, IL Thawville, IL vs Piper City, IL Thawville, IL vs Gilman, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thawville, IL affordable or expensive?

Thawville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thawville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,900 and median rent is $533/month.

What is the crime rate in Thawville, IL?

Crime data for Thawville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Thawville?

Public schools in Thawville are operated by Iroquois West CUSD 10. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thawville, IL a good place to live?

Thawville, IL has a population of 206, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Thawville?

Thawville averages 35.0°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thawville?

Thawville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60968.

What is the population of Thawville?

The population of Thawville, Illinois is 206 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thawville?

Key numbers for living in Thawville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $77,900, median household income $41,250, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thawville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.