What are the schools like in Thorp, WI?

Thorp is served primarily by Thorp School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Thorp?

The median household income in Thorp, WI is $53,824 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Thorp, WI?

Thorp has an average high temperature of 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Thorp, WI affordable or expensive?

Thorp's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thorp is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,700 and the median rent is $739 per month.

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

Thorp has a violent crime rate of 113.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1188.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thorp, WI a Good Place to Live?

Thorp is a small town of 1,753 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $53,824 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Thorp stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.4

Thorp's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thorp costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thorp, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,824	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thorp's violent crime rate is 113.2 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.2 /100k

Property Crime

1188.5 /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 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thorp, WI	National Avg
School District	Thorp School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thorp sees average highs of 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 32.5 inches of annual precipitation and 52.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thorp, WI
Average High — January	22.3°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.5"
Annual Snowfall	52.0"

Demographics

Metric	Thorp, WI	National Avg
Population	1,753	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Thorp

Thorp, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54771

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thorp, WI affordable or expensive?

Thorp's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thorp roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $139,700 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Thorp, WI?

Thorp's violent crime rate is 113.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1188.5 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 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thorp, WI a good place to live?

Thorp, WI has a population of 1,753, a median household income of $53,824, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Thorp?

Thorp averages 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.5 inches with about 52.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thorp?

Thorp, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54771.

What is the population of Thorp?

The population of Thorp, Wisconsin is 1,753 with a median age of 41.5. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $139,700, median household income $53,824, crime index 41 (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.