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Thompson, IA
City in Winnebago County, Iowa.
Population
459
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
536
ZIP codes
0
Thompson and its ZIP codes
Thompson at a glance
- Thompson is about 9.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Thompson, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winnebago County. PPP loans are for Thompson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,453
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.4M
FY 2026, $8,091 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thompson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
473
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thompson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Thompson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LelandCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Buffalo CenterCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ScarvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Forest CityCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| RakeCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WodenCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Kiester, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake MillsCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Bricelyn, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| MillerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| JoiceCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| TitonkaCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| LakotaCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Frost, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thompson, IA in?
- Thompson is in Winnebago County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Thompson, IA?
- About 459 people live in Thompson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thompson?
- Nearby places include Leland (7.5 mi), Buffalo Center (8.7 mi), Crystal Lake (10 mi), Scarville (10 mi), Forest City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023