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Thompsonville, IL

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Population
477
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
503 ft
Median Home Value
$84,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$674/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,058
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Thompsonville

Thompsonville is a quiet, close-knit village of around 500 people tucked away in southeastern Franklin County, Illinois. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with Route 34 and Route 149 meeting right in town. That setup makes for an easy commute to neighboring hubs like West Frankfort, Benton, and Harrisburg for everyday shopping, dining, and healthcare. The surrounding countryside also carries deep roots, tracing back to the county's very first pioneer settlements in the early 1800s.

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The village officially took off in the late 1870s when founder Richard Thompson helped bring in the railroad, quickly turning the stop into a center for local trade and farming. Today, Thompsonville offers a peaceful, low-stress lifestyle in the heart of Southern Illinois coal country. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for affordable housing, open space, and a friendly rural community that stays well-connected to larger nearby towns.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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