Thornton

Thornton, Colorado Overview

Thornton scores 56.3/100 overall (B), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Colorado — below the state composite of 66.2. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 71/100, while Livability lags at 43/100.

Income & Employment in Thornton

The median household income in Thornton is $101,679, 11% above the statewide median of $91,340. The local unemployment rate of 4.3% is higher than the state’s 3.8%. Population grew 0.8% recently.

Safety in Thornton

At 287.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Thornton sits meaningfully below the Colorado average of 413 — a 44% lower gap. The property crime rate is 3034.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Thornton

Thornton has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $482,200. Median monthly rent is $1,810. Renters spend 21.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Thornton

The adult obesity rate in Thornton is 31.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.8%. Residents report an average of 17 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Colorado ranks #17 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Thornton

Thornton has a high school graduation rate of 84.6%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,915. The city has 37 public schools serving 21,651 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Thornton

The annual average temperature in Thornton is 48.7°F. Summers average 69.2°F. Winters average 26.6°F. Annual precipitation is 24.3 inches. The mean commute time is 27 minutes, compared to 21.4 for Colorado overall.

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