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Thornton
A village of 1,940 people in Illinois
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Thornton
Parks & trails →Conserved land1.5%23 of 1,529 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves212 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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How Thornton ranks
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Living in Thornton
Housing in Thornton
$165K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026
The median sale price was $165,000 in May 2026.
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Safety in Thornton
C
Safety Grade C
Thornton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 69% report less.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →
Health in Thornton
A−
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 98% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
1better than IL·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey · 3 mi · ER
South Holland Community Health CenterSouth Holland · 1.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Thornton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Thornton →
Natural hazards in Thornton
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Thornton →
Thornton’s library
Library details →Thornton Public Library115 East Margaret Street
52 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Thornton Public Library →
Where Thornton is
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Around town
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How things work in Thornton
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