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Thorp, WI
City in Clark County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,590
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
0
Thorp and its ZIP codes
Thorp at a glance
- Thorp is about 9.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,424 a year, 31% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,000 (40% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Thorp, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thorp, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,424
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (548), Polish Americans (326), Norwegian Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Thorp.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,555
11,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
How people get to work
Thorp, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thorp, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
581
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 3°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thorp, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Thorp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanleyCity | 7 mi | 4.3 |
| LublinVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| WitheeVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| OwenCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| BoydVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| GilmanVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| GreenwoodCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| CadottVillage | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| CurtissVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| LoyalCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CornellCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| DorchesterVillage | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| ColbyCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Jim FallsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thorp, WI in?
- Thorp is in Clark County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Thorp, WI?
- About 1,590 people live in Thorp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thorp?
- Nearby places include Stanley (7 mi), Lublin (9.2 mi), Withee (9.8 mi), Owen (11 mi), Boyd (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023