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Thornport, OH
Census-designated place in Perry County, Ohio.
Population
998
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Thornport and its ZIP codes
Thornport at a glance
- Thornport is about 2.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,313 a year, 55% more than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $545,000 (about 2.5 times the Ohio figure).
Local data for Thornport, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thornport, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,313
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$545,000
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
44.5%
Median age
63.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (172), Irish Americans (157), Mexican Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Thornport.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,912
6,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Thornport, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thornport, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thornport, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Thornport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.8 |
| ThornvilleVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Fairfield BeachCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Buckeye LakeVillage | 3 mi | 2 |
| JacksontownCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.3 |
| HebronVillage | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| GlenfordVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MillersportVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| HeathCity | 7.1 mi | 11.5 |
| ThurstonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PleasantvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| KirkersvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| GranvilleVillage | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| SomersetVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| West RushvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thornport, OH in?
- Thornport is in Perry County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Thornport, OH?
- About 998 people live in Thornport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thornport?
- Nearby places include Harbor Hills (1.2 mi), Thornville (1.8 mi), Fairfield Beach (3 mi), Buckeye Lake (3 mi), Jacksontown (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023