Living in Thor, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thor · Census data 2020–2024
Thor has 257 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $57,305 (24% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $101,800, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Thor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thor at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,305State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $101,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Thor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thor the median home value is $101,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Thor median household income
The median household income in Thor is $57,305 and the income per person is $28,128. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Thor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.20
Thor demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thor ›
Education in Thor
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Thor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thor
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Thor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thor | 257 | $57,305 | $101,800 | $1,075 |
| Vincent | 161 | $87,500 | $102,100 | $630 |
| Badger | 433 | $72,750 | $142,800 | $750 |
| Goldfield | 613 | $53,092 | $108,000 | $607 |
| Eagle Grove | 3,593 | $63,125 | $104,600 | $996 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Renwick | 229 | $52,125 | $81,100 | $746 |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Thor, IA?
The median household income in Thor is $57,305, 24% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Thor?
The median home value in Thor is $101,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Thor?
The median gross rent in Thor is $1,075 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Thor, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
What is the median age in Thor?
The median age in Thor is 38.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Thor?
The average commute to work in Thor is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thor?
The unemployment rate in Thor is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thor?
6.5% of adults in Thor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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