Thornton, Colorado

Population 124,131

Thornton is located in Adams County, CO. The population is 124,131, making Thornton the largest city in Adams County and the 6th largest city in the state of Colorado.

There are 34 public schools in Thornton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Thornton is moderate , and there are 203 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Thornton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Thornton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Thornton include Northglenn, Henderson and Federal Heights.

Thornton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.5%

Crime Rate

24.23% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 444
  • Violent Crimes: 273
  • Robbery: 52
  • Burglary: 276
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

17.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 203 offenders in Thornton
  • 16.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

133 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 130

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

34 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 34 K-12 public schools in Thornton, CO and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Thornton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Kindercare Learning Center

Lord Of Life Lutheran School

Primrose School Of Thornton

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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203 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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376 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Thornton, CO issued 376 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 376 permits, 370 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Thornton, CO issued 309 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,324
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,460
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,779
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,392
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,693

Zip Codes

80023 80221 80229 80233 80234 80241 80260 80601 80602 80640

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Environmental Hazards

133 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Thornton, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Thornton, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
    Thornton, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.57°
  • February 31.3°
  • March 42.1°
  • April 47.2°
  • May 56.89°
  • June 69.1°
  • July 75.1°
  • August 73.5°
  • September 64.67°
  • October 50.92°
  • November 41.4°
  • December 29.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Thornton, CO

Earthquakes
Thornton, CO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Thornton, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Thornton, CO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Thornton, CO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Thornton, CO: $75,289

Unemployment

Unemployment in Thornton is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.11%
White Collar - 60.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck
  • Mike Coffman
  • Ed Perlmutter

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

7 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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