ThurmanIA
A town of 163, settled in 1888.
Is Thurman a good place to live?
No town among the 138 in Iowa we compare has a higher median rent than Thurman. Thurman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
163 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Thurman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Thurman, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Thurman.
Thurman stands out in Iowa and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
1.3% of working residents work locally in Thurman, against 31% in Iowa’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The average trip to work in Thurman is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Omaha (18%), Hamburg (15%) and Council Bluffs (11%).
| Thurman | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Thurman
Thurman has cold winters and warm summers. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 1 have a higher July high than Thurman.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Thurman is
Thurman tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. 21% of adults binge drink in Thurman, where Iowa’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 16%. 18% of Thurman adults smoke cigarettes.
| Thurman | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A typical Thurman home is worth about $209K
The typical Thurman home is worth about $209,000, up 9.9% in a year, 12% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Thurman
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Thurman.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thurman Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Thurman
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Thurman; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Thurman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
99% of working residents leave Thurman for work
Where Thurman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Thurman
City in Iowa, USA
Thurman is a city in Fremont County, Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 167.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 978 ft
- ZIP code
- 51654
- Area code
- 712
Questions about Thurman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Thurman, IA a good place to live?
Thurman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.