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Thompson, PA
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
327
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
639
ZIP codes
0
Thompson and its ZIP codes
Thompson at a glance
- Thompson is about 2.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Thompson, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Susquehanna County. PPP loans are for Thompson.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,565
8,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thompson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
176
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Thompson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StarruccaBorough | 4.3 mi | 8.9 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Susquehanna DepotBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LanesboroBorough | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| OaklandBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Union DaleBorough | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| New MilfordBorough | 11 mi | 1 |
| HarfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Hancock, NYVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HallsteadBorough | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Great BendBorough | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Forest CityBorough | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Deposit, NYVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Windsor, NYVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| VandlingBorough | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thompson, PA in?
- Thompson is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Thompson, PA?
- About 327 people live in Thompson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thompson?
- Nearby places include Starrucca (4.3 mi), Lakeside (7 mi), Susquehanna Depot (7.3 mi), Lanesboro (7.5 mi), Oakland (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023