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Thurman, IA
City in Fremont County, Iowa.
Population
217
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
0
Thurman and its ZIP codes
Thurman at a glance
- Thurman is about 6.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Thurman, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Thurman.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,276
2,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.3M
FY 2026, $10,490 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thurman, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thurman, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Thurman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BartlettCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake Waconda, NECensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| PercivalCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| TaborCity | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SidneyCity | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Union, NEVillage | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver Lake, NECensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| RandolphCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Murray, NEVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Nebraska City, NECity | 12 mi | 5 |
| Nehawka, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RivertonCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Pacific JunctionCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Plattsmouth, NECity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| MalvernCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thurman, IA in?
- Thurman is in Fremont County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Thurman, IA?
- About 217 people live in Thurman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thurman?
- Nearby places include Bartlett (4.8 mi), Lake Waconda, NE (5.6 mi), Percival (6 mi), Tabor (6.3 mi), Anderson (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023