Thorndale, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,344 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 
Males: 646  (48.1%)
Females: 698  (51.9%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 76577, 76578.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,927 (it was $33,684 in 2000)
Thorndale:

$62,927
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,561 (it was $18,722 in 2000)

Thorndale city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,634 (it was $55,200 in 2000)
Thorndale:

$141,634
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $178,318; detached houses: $183,770; mobile homes: $130,906

Median gross rent in 2022: $948.

March 2022 cost of living index in Thorndale: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%
(4.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.4% for Black residents, 0.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Thorndale, TX (2022)
    • 74551.3%White alone
    • 45231.1%Hispanic
    • 17812.3%Black alone
    • 684.7%Two or more races

Races in Thorndale detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Thorndale, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Thorndale is 103 to 1.


Crime rates in Thorndale by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(77.3)
3
(230.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(76.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(77.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(76.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(380.8)
3
(224.6)
1
(73.3)
1
(73.9)
2
(154.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(231.1)
3
(228.5)
4
(309.4)
4
(307.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(76.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(304.6)
4
(299.4)
2
(146.6)
3
(221.7)
7
(541.4)
4
(308.2)
7
(539.3)
5
(380.8)
5
(386.7)
6
(460.8)
1
(76.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(153.5)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(228.5)
5
(374.3)
4
(293.3)
3
(221.7)
15
(1,160)
17
(1,310)
91
(7,011)
12
(913.9)
17
(1,315)
13
(998.5)
2
(152.9)
0
(0.0)
5
(383.7)
1
(76.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(77.3)
1
(77.0)
1
(77.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(153.6)
1
(76.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(76.7)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index129.580.836.739.2121.4103.2370.6108.9203.4330.340.50.032.218.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Thorndale, TX

Crime rate in Thorndale detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.30
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (13.5%), American (11.1%), African (6.5%), Czech (5.0%), English (3.5%), Czechoslovakian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 1,375 people per square mile   (low).

Thorndale, Texas map

48 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America, 0.3% Europe).

This city:

3.3%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,477 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $906 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Round Rock, TX (28.7 miles , pop. 61,136).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Austin, TX (38.9 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (112.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Sandoval, TX (2.3 miles),
Thrall, TX (2.4 miles ),
Davilla, TX (3.2 miles ),
Rockdale, TX (3.5 miles ),
Taylor, TX (3.6 miles ),
Granger, TX (4.0 miles ),
Lexington, TX (4.2 miles ),
Bartlett, TX (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 30.61 N, Longitude: 97.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 512

Distribution of median household income in Thorndale, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Thorndale, TX in 2022

Thorndale satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $202,500
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $223,000
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $183,400
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $230,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $186,700
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $260,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $148,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,500
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $139,300
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,700
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $203,500
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $67,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Thorndale, TX residents
Average permit cost in Thorndale, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +144 (+12.7%).
Most common industries in Thorndale, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Educational services (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (7.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Thorndale, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Child care workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Electricians (6.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Child care workers (7.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)

Average climate in Thorndale, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Thorndale-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1997, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.6 miles away from the Thorndale city center killed 27 people and injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/24/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thorndale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 131.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 267.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 190.7 miles away from Thorndale center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 368.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 136.3 miles away from Thorndale center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.7 miles away from Thorndale center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Milam County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Fires: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Thorndale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Thorndale:

  • STANDARDS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ROCKDALE, TX)
  • ROCKDALE KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ROCKDALE, TX)
  • LITTLE RIVER HEALTHCARE Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; ROCKDALE, TX)
  • RENAISSANCE VILLA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROCKDALE, TX)
  • SPJST REST HOME 1 (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TAYLOR, TX)
  • TAYLOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TAYLOR, TX)
  • SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL-TAYLOR Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; TAYLOR, TX)

Amtrak station near Thorndale:

  • 13 miles: TAYLOR (118 E. 1ST ST.) . Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thorndale:

  • Temple College (about 33 miles; Temple, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,796)
  • Austin Community College District (about 35 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 25,957)
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (about 35 miles; Belton, TX; FT enrollment: 2,885)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (about 40 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 45,500)
  • Concordia University-Texas (about 40 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Saint Edward's University (about 43 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 4,308)
  • Central Texas College (about 51 miles; Killeen, TX; FT enrollment: 15,911)

Public high school in Thorndale:

  • THORNDALE H S (Students: 200, Location: 300 N MAIN ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Thorndale:

Private elementary/middle school in Thorndale:

  • ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 96, Location: 101 N 3RD ST, Grades: PK-8)
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Notable locations in Thorndale: Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department (A), Thorndale Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Thorndale: Saint John Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Jackson Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Milam County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.5%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Thorndale (2011 data):

  • Prosperity Bank: Thorndale Branch at 108 South Main Street, branch established on 1997/09/03. Info updated 2012/01/05: Bank assets: $9,816.2 mil, Deposits: $8,064.8 mil, headquarters in El Campo, TX, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Thorndale:

Marital status in Thorndale, TX
  • Never married: 25.1%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Thorndale:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Thorndale
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Thorndale, TX (based on Milam County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,59255
Catholic3,8534
Mainline Protestant2,88821
Black Protestant6865
Other1872
None9,551-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Milam County:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

4.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Milam County:

11.0%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.7%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.5%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.2%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Thorndale:

22.8%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.9%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.3%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

53.9%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Thorndale:

78.0%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Thorndale, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$11,796$47,1840$0
Parks and Recreation 2$8,084$48,5040$0
Sewerage 1$3,911$46,9320$0
Other and Unallocable 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Water Supply 1$3,911$46,9320$0
Financial Administration 1$4,216$50,5921$521
Other Government Administration 1$5,962$71,5440$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,720$44,6400$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$521
Totals for Government 11$45,142$49,2462$1,042

Thorndale government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $24,000 ($17.86)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $127,000 ($94.49)
    Regular Highways: $56,000 ($41.67)
    General - Other: $21,000 ($15.62)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($14.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($7.44)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($4.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $350,000 ($260.42)

Thorndale government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $142,000 ($105.65)
    Sewerage: $130,000 ($96.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($5.95)
    Other: $3,000 ($2.23)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($0.74)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $400,000 ($297.62)
    General Local Government Support: $166,000 ($123.51)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $94,000 ($69.94)
    Sale of Property: $12,000 ($8.93)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.98)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $304,000 ($226.19)
  • Tax - Property: $336,000 ($250.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $64,000 ($47.62)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($0.74)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.74)

Thorndale government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,458,000 ($1084.82)

Strongest AM radio stations in Thorndale:

  • WMOP (900 AM; 5 kW; OCALA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA SPORTSTALK, INC.)
  • KLBJ (590 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWNX (1260 AM; 1 kW; TAYLOR, TX; Owner: SENDERO MULTIMEDIA, INC.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOKE (1600 AM; 5 kW; PFLUGERVILLE, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KZNE (1150 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KQQA (1530 AM; 10 kW; CREEDMOOR, TX; Owner: YELLOW ROSE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVET (1300 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJCE (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROLLINGWOOD, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY RADIO L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thorndale:

  • KQBT (104.3 FM; TAYLOR, TX; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KRXT (98.5 FM; ROCKDALE, TX; Owner: KRXT, INC.)
  • KDHT (93.3 FM; CEDAR PARK, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KHHL (98.9 FM; LEANDER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KFMK (105.9 FM; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNCT-FM (91.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KAMX (94.7 FM; LULING, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY RADIO L.P.)
  • KKMJ-FM (95.5 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY RADIO L.P.)
  • KMFA (89.5 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC)
  • KASE-FM (100.7 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVET-FM (98.1 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLBJ-FM (93.7 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KKLB (92.5 FM; ELGIN, TX; Owner: ELGIN FM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KINV (107.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: SIMMONS LONE STAR MEDIA, LTD.)
  • KROX-FM (101.5 FM; BUDA, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KQJZ (92.1 FM; HUTTO, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS RADIO, INC.)
  • KHFI-FM (96.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXCS (103.9 FM; CAMERON, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Thorndale:

  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KAKW (Channel 62; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KAKW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KYLE (Channel 28; BRYAN, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF BRYAN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTBC (Channel 7; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KTBC LICENSE, INC.)
  • KNCT (Channel 46; BELTON, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEYE-TV (Channel 42; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
  • KVUE (Channel 24; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KVUE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KLRU (Channel 18; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • KXAN-TV (Channel 36; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KQUX-CA (Channel 11; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: LOUIS MARTINEZ FAMILY GROUP, LLC)
  • KNVA (Channel 54; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: 54 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KBVO-CA (Channel 49; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KHPX-CA (Channel 48; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KHPZ-CA (Channel 64; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • Thorndale, Texas
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Texas average
  • Fatal accident count23086
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents34410
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6376
  • Fatalities26249
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents59924
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2131
See more detailed statistics of Thorndale fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 377ft / 115mTotal length
  • $174,000Total costs
  • 89,307Total average daily traffic
  • 20,162Total average daily truck traffic
  • 100,198Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic
New bridges in Thorndale, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 81980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Thorndale, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Thorndale)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1/2 Mi W Of Fm 486 On Hwy 79 (Lat: 30.643528 Lon: -96.926639), Type: Tank, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPDP994,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.325 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2023, Expiration Date: 10/28/2033, Registrant: Mobile Communications America, 40214 Industrial Park Circle, Georgetown, TX 78626, Phone: (512) 930-0291, Email:

  • 300 N Main St (Lat: 30.617306 Lon: -97.205528), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQTA243,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2013, Expiration Date: 12/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2024, Certifier: Jimmy Birch, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 1287 North Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Fax: (847) 229-0259, Email:

  • 11700 Fm 1331 (Lat: 30.669444 Lon: -97.255806), Call Sign: WRFT506,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.990 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2020, Expiration Date: 04/28/2030, Certifier: Phillip Swenson, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

  • 2660 Fm 486 (Lat: 30.650889 Lon: -97.184417), Call Sign: WRMN517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.155 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2021, Expiration Date: 05/07/2031, Certifier: Mason Krueger, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Thorndale)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 154DG, N154DG, N-154DG, Serial Number: 12621, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/06/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 05/19/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey L Fisher, 4336 S Fm 486, Thorndale, TX 76577
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 222HP, N222HP, N-222HP, Serial Number: R18201881, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/1982, Certificate Issue Date: 04/05/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Walter E Harrison, 3082 County Road 446, Thorndale, TX 76577, Other Owners: Walter E Iii Harrison
  • Aircraft: ORCUTT CHARLES L GN-1 AIRCAMPER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30PP, N30PP, N-30PP, Serial Number: 1163, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1987, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Charles T Byrer, 1185 County Road 457, Thorndale, TX 76577
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3257S, N3257S, N-3257S, Serial Number: 18255757, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Frank B Felton, Po Box 148, Thorndale, TX 76577
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 441SS, N441SS, N-441SS, Serial Number: 15060512, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 05/07/1986
    Registrant (Individual): Mickey D Schwarz, Po Box 179, Thorndale, TX 76577
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/12/1988
  • Aircraft: TURK WALTER F SONEX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AEROCONVER AEROVEE (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 495WT, N495WT, N-495WT, Serial Number: 0495, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Charles T Byrer, 1185 County Road 457, Thorndale, TX 76577
  • Aircraft: CORBEN BABY ACE D (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A80 SERIES (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8388H, N8388H, N-8388H, Serial Number: AM-1, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey Lane Fisher, 4336 S Fm 486, Thorndale, TX 76577

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Thorndale, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (73.5%), and Structure Fires (19.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Thorndale, TX
    • 7573.5%Outside Fires
    • 2019.6%Structure Fires
    • 65.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 11.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Thorndale, TX
Most common first names in Thorndale, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1775.9 years
Willie1475.5 years
William1474.6 years
James1174.1 years
Henry1176.9 years
Annie985.5 years
Minnie983.7 years
Walter979.5 years
Clarence874.4 years
Robert872.8 years
Most common last names in Thorndale, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Weise1381.7 years
Leschber1281.7 years
Patschke1276.2 years
Merkord1174.6 years
Moerbe1083.3 years
Becker1085.1 years
Schneider970.2 years
Stiles980.1 years
Beard875.5 years
Niemtschk878.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thorndale, TX
  • 55.0%Utility gas
  • 45.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thorndale, TX
  • 79.1%Electricity
  • 20.9%Utility gas


Thorndale compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.