ThornappleWI
A town of 718.
Is Thornapple a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in Thornapple, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Thornapple. The biggest park or preserve is Ladysmith High School Memorial Forest, at 773 acres. Thornapple has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
718 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Thornapple: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Thornapple, 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 Thornapple.
Most of Thornapple’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Thornapple for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Thornapple, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Thornapple is $62,000.
| Thornapple | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Thornapple, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Thornapple has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Thornapple’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Thornapple, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Thornapple stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
15% of Thornapple adults have diabetes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Thornapple. 42% of Thornapple adults have obesity.
| Thornapple | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Thornapple | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ladysmith High School Memorial Forest | — | 773 |
| 2. Rusk County Forest | — | 500 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Thornapple
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Thornapple; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Thornapple residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Thornapple for work
Where Thornapple’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Thornapple
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Thornapple, WI a good place to live?
Thornapple has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.