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About Thornton
City in Arkansas, United StatesThornton is a city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thornton had a population of 339. It is part of the Camden, Arkansas micropolitan area.
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Housing in Thornton
The median sale price was $18,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Thornton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Thornton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Hampton (10%), Camden (8%) and Little Rock (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Thornton
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Natural hazards in Thornton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Thornton
Full climate →Thornton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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