Thornton
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Thornton is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, with 400 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,188 ft (362 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swaledale, 4.3 miles NE.
- 400residents (2020 Census)
- 1,188 ftelevation · 362 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 322 / sq mipopulation density
- 50479ZIP code
About Thornton
Thornton is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 400 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Thornton
- Median household income
- $67,031
- Median home value
- $115,500
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Thornton had 400 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 400 |
|---|---|
| Density | 322 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thornton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cerro Gordo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 400 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9442° N, 93.3870° W |
| ZIP code | 50479 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1977880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thornton
- Swaledale4.3 mi NE
- Meservey4.8 mi SW
- Sheffield9.7 mi SE
- Burchinal10.0 mi NE
- Rockwell10.4 mi E
- Alexander10.7 mi SW
- Chapin11.2 mi SE
- Goodell11.6 mi W
- Klemme11.7 mi W
- Latimer12.6 mi S
- Belmond13.1 mi SW
- Clear Lake13.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
What is the population of Thornton, IA?
400 people lived in Thornton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, IA?
The ZIP code of Thornton is 50479.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
1,188 feet (362 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thornton?
Swaledale (4.3 mi), Meservey (4.8 mi), Sheffield (9.7 mi), Burchinal (10.0 mi), Rockwell (10.4 mi).
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