What are the schools like in Thompsonville, MI?

Thompsonville is served primarily by Benzie County Central Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Thompsonville?

The median household income in Thompsonville, MI is $58,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Thompsonville, MI?

Thompsonville has an average high temperature of 29.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 92.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Thompsonville, MI?

Thompsonville has a violent crime rate of 73.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 512.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thompsonville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Thompsonville is a small town of 452 in Michigan, with a median household income of $58,929 and a 3.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Thompsonville stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Thompsonville 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 Thompsonville metro area.

Metric	Thompsonville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thompsonville's violent crime rate is 73.2 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.2 /100k

Property Crime

512.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Thompsonville is served primarily by Benzie County Central Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thompsonville, MI	National Avg
School District	Benzie County Central Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thompsonville sees average highs of 29.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 92.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thompsonville, MI
Average High — January	29.3°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	92.4"

Demographics

Metric	Thompsonville, MI	National Avg
Population	452	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Thompsonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompsonville, MI affordable or expensive?

Thompsonville has a median home value of $109,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,929.

What is the crime rate in Thompsonville, MI?

Thompsonville's violent crime rate is 73.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 512.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thompsonville?

Public schools in Thompsonville are operated by Benzie County Central Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thompsonville, MI a good place to live?

Thompsonville, MI has a population of 452, a median household income of $58,929, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Thompsonville?

Thompsonville averages 29.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 92.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Thompsonville?

The population of Thompsonville, Michigan is 452 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thompsonville?

Key numbers for living in Thompsonville: median home $109,200, median household income $58,929, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thompsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.