Silos in Thorndale, TX IMG 3040, 2011
Thorndale’s story
146 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2011.
- 1880Thorndale is settled
ThorndaleTX
A town of 1,456, settled in 1880.
Population
1,456
2025 Census estimate · +15.8% since 2020
Typical home
$347K
+2.6% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
105
A commuter town
Is Thorndale a good place to live?
Thorndale’s best subject grades are an A+ for safety and an A− for walkability and cost of living; its weakest is a C for schools. No town in Texas scores higher than Thorndale on safety. Thorndale has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Thorndale stand out
Where Thorndale beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Thorndale0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
5.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Typical home value
Thorndale$347K
Texas$296K
Cost of livingA−
5.2 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 79% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,456 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Thorndale grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Thorndale is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.6 of 20; 9.5% of households have no carA−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsCOpen →Jobs & income$64K median household income; 105 jobs based hereC+Open →HealthBaylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 12.4 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailC+Open →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life4.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.9–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Thorndale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Thorndale, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Thorndale water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Thorndale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMilam County Early Voting ClerkMilam County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7657776577 100%Census 2020
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 Thorndale.
SafetyA+
Property crime in Thorndale is lower than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
At 0 per 1,000 residents, Thorndale’s property crime rate is below both Texas’ towns (10.7) and U.S. towns (9.9). Among 489 Texas towns, just 6 have a lower violent crime rate than Thorndale. Thorndale reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Thorndale | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Thorndale0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Thorndale0
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsC
Public schools in Thorndale fall behind 67% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Thorndale ISD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
33%of TX districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 271 | B+ |
| Thorndale H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 209 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Thorndale has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Thorndale for work: only 1% work in town. At 23 minutes, Thorndale’s average trip to work is where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Austin (17%), Taylor (8%) and Round Rock (6%).
1%work in town
| Thorndale | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Thorndale1%
Austin17%
Taylor8%
Round Rock6%
Rockdale5%
36 mi
median commute distance
105
jobs based in Thorndale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Thorndale
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Thorndale, expect mild winters and hot summers
Thorndale has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Thorndale is 96°F.
97°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring56–79°
Summer72–95°
Fall57–81°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A−
A typical Thorndale home is worth about $347K
The typical Thorndale home is worth about $347,000, up 2.6% in a year, 17% above the Texas typical home. 60% of households own their home in Thorndale.
$347KZillow home value
| Thorndale | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $950 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Thorndale$347K
Texas$296K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer children than Texas overall
Children under 18 are 20% of residents (25% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). Thorndale has grown 16% since 2020, to 1,456 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
38.9median age · TX 35.6
| Thorndale | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 14% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 23% | 29% |
ThorndaleTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school34%
Some college23%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.5 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Thorndale | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.3% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.8% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.3% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.7% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
Residents of Thorndale are less healthy than 52% of U.S. towns
Thorndale beats the Texas average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 14% of Thorndale adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
48%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Thorndale | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 8.1% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 74% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 20% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
7 better19 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Thorndale | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.1% | 19.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.8% | 16.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 6.1% |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC+
Thorndale has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.7 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 616 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thorndale City Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Thorndale
20pages on Thorndale
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 67% of TX districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than TX on 7 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$347K typical home · up 2.6% in a yearWork & commuteC+$64K median household income · 105 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Thorndale; the nearest are
Southwestern UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Georgetown27.3 mi$53,813 tuitionTemple CollegeCommunity college · Public · Temple32.7 mi$3,000 in-state tuitionThe University of Texas at AustinUniversity or college · Public · Austin39.1 mi$11,688 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Thorndale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Thorndale for work
Where Thorndale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
105jobs based in Thorndale
1%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Thorndale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Thorndale, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.