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Thornton, IA

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Population
391
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,188 ft
Median Home Value
$115,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$839/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,031
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityMason City, Iowa17 miles away · 26,853 residents.

About Thornton

Thornton is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 400 residents. Thornton is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area. Thornton became a part of the West Fork Schools whole grade-sharing partnership as of the 2008–09 school year, prior to the formal district merger. Thornton makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Thornton is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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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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