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Thompson, ND

Founded 1881Grand Forks CountyElev. 266 m
Population
1,092
Median home
$274,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Thompson

Thompson is a city in North Dakota with about 1,092 residents. Thompson was founded in 1881 and sits in Grand Forks County. The median age is 44.5 and the median household income is $110,909. Homes carry a median value of $274,000, and about 92% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.1%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,092
Median age
44.5
Median household income
$110,909
Per-capita income
$46,653
Poverty rate
1%
High-school grad or higher
98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
Unemployment
0.2%
Avg. commute
19.5 min
Work from home
6.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.2%
Sales & office19.1%
Service14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$274,000
Median gross rent
$706/mo
Owner-occupied
92%
Median year built
1977
Households
412
Avg. household size
2.65

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Thompson has 2 public schools1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading65%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

THOMPSON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 712
THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Thompson vs North Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Thompson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Grand Forks County
Winter weatherVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Thompson is in Grand Forks County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Thompson was founded in 1881 and sits in Grand Forks County. Elevation ~266 m.

Map of Thompson
Thompson, ND
Where Thompson is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonThompson
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ost Valle Bridge
Notable people from Thompson
Greg Brockman
People searches in Thompson
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Nearby cities
Grand Forks (10 mi)Mayville (22 mi)Hillsboro (26 mi)Larimore (26 mi)Grafton (46 mi)Park River (52 mi)

Common questions

Thompson — frequently asked

What is the population of Thompson, North Dakota?
Thompson has a population of about 1,092, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Thompson?
The median home value in Thompson is $274,000, and the median gross rent is $706/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Thompson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Grand Forks County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, ice storm, cold wave.
How many schools are in Thompson?
Thompson has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Thompson?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Thompson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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