What are the schools like in Thorp, WA?

Thorp is served primarily by Thorp School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Thorp?

The median household income in Thorp, WA is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Thorp, WA?

Thorp has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Thorp, WA affordable or expensive?

Thorp's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thorp is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,500 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thorp, WA?

Thorp has a violent crime rate of 158.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1426.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thorp, WA a Good Place to Live?

Thorp is a small town of 90 in Washington, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Thorp stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Thorp 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: 103.2

Thorp's overall cost of living index is 103.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thorp costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Thorp, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thorp's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

158.5 /100k

Property Crime

1426.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Thorp is served primarily by Thorp School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thorp, WA	National Avg
School District	Thorp School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thorp sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 10.8 inches of annual precipitation and 16.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thorp, WA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	10.8"
Annual Snowfall	16.5"

Demographics

Metric	Thorp, WA	National Avg
Population	90	—
Median Age	61.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.2 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	6.7%	22.2%
65 and over	50.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellensburg, WA 7 mi Kittitas, WA 13 mi South Cle Elum, WA 16 mi Cle Elum, WA 16 mi Cliffdell, WA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Thorp

Thorp, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98946

Thorp vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thorp, WA affordable or expensive?

Thorp's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Thorp roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,500 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Thorp, WA?

Thorp's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1426.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thorp?

Public schools in Thorp are operated by Thorp School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thorp, WA a good place to live?

Thorp, WA has a population of 90, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Thorp?

Thorp averages 36.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.8 inches with about 16.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thorp?

Thorp, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98946.

What is the population of Thorp?

The population of Thorp, Washington is 90 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thorp?

Key numbers for living in Thorp: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $376,500, median household income $62,500, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thorp side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.