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About Thompson
City in Iowa, United StatesThompson is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. The population was 495 at the time of the 2020 census. Thompson is home to the Winnebago County Fair, held annually, various agricultural businesses, a public outdoor swimming pool, the Thompson Museum, and Bethany Lutheran Church, built in 1902.
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Housing in Thompson
The typical Thompson home is worth about $99,000, up 1.7% in a year, 59% below the Iowa typical home.
Work & commute in Thompson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Thompson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Buffalo Center (14%), Forest City (13%) and Garner (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Thompson
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Thompson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Thompson
Full climate →Thompson has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°.
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