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Thompsonville, MI

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Population
488
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
797 ft
Median Home Value
$115,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$734/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,250
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, tight-knit village nestled in the rolling countryside of Benzie County. Founded in the late nineteenth century as a timber and railroad hub, it has settled into a peaceful community surrounded by northern Michigan's hardwood forests. Life here moves at an easy pace, offering plenty of elbow room and quiet nights while keeping you within an easy drive of Lake Michigan and towns like Beulah and Frankfort.

Stations (depots) of the Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor Railroads, Thompsonville, Michigan. (18620853061)

Outdoor recreation shapes everyday life in Thompsonville. Crystal Mountain Resort sits right down the road, putting skiing, golfing, and dining practically in your backyard. The historic rail corridors now serve as part of the Betsie Valley Trail, giving residents miles of scenic paths for biking, hiking, and snowmobiling. For anyone looking to relocate, the village offers low-key living with great access to some of the region's best year-round activities.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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