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Thorp, WA
Census-designated place in Kittitas County, Washington.
Population
230
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
0
Thorp and its ZIP codes
Thorp at a glance
- Thorp is 60% denser than Washington as a whole.
Local data for Thorp, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kittitas County. PPP loans are for Thorp.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,398
16,812 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $7,750 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thorp, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
179
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
491
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thorp, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Thorp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EllensburgCity | 7.5 mi | 8.7 |
| KittitasCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| South Cle ElumTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Cle ElumCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| CliffdellCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| RonaldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| NileCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| NachesTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| RoslynCity | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| TietonCity | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| CowicheCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| EschbachCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| GleedCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.4 |
| South WenatcheeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| SelahCity | 30 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thorp, WA in?
- Thorp is in Kittitas County, Washington.
- What is the population of Thorp, WA?
- About 230 people live in Thorp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thorp?
- Nearby places include Ellensburg (7.5 mi), Kittitas (14 mi), South Cle Elum (16 mi), Cle Elum (16 mi), Cliffdell (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023