Thompson, New York

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Population in 2010: 15,308.
Population change since 2000: +7.9%
 
Males: 7,629  (49.8%)
Females: 7,679  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12701.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,214 (it was $35,511 in 2000)
Thompson:

$61,214
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,956 (it was $18,668 in 2000)

Thompson town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,496 (it was $90,300 in 2000)
Thompson:

$274,496
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,318; detached houses: $296,292; townhouses or other attached units: $279,664; in 2-unit structures: $506,859; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,643; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $372,499; mobile homes: $81,693
March 2022 cost of living index in Thompson: 102.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Thompson, NY (2010)
    • 8,82657.7%White alone
    • 3,10220.3%Hispanic
    • 2,59016.9%Black alone
    • 3722.4%Two or more races
    • 3192.1%Asian alone
    • 520.3%American Indian alone
    • 450.3%Other race alone
    • 20.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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

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Ancestries: Irish (11.5%), German (11.0%), Italian (9.9%), United States (6.8%), Polish (6.7%), English (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 435 feet

Land area: 84.1 square miles.

Population density: 182 people per square mile   (very low).

Thompson, New York map

1,397 residents are foreign born (4.3% Latin America, 3.9% Europe, 1.5% Asia).

This town:

9.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Thompson town:

2.7% ($2,400)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ramapo, NY (47.6 miles , pop. 108,905).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (68.1 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (69.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Monticello, NY (1.0 miles ),
South Fallsburg, NY (2.3 miles ),
Rock Hill, NY (2.3 miles ),
Forestburgh, NY (2.5 miles ),
Fallsburg, NY (2.6 miles ),
Woodridge, NY (2.6 miles ),
Smallwood, NY (2.7 miles ),
Fowlerville, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 74.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Distribution of median household income in Thompson, NY in 2022
Thompson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 52 buildings, average cost: $209,900
  • 2021: 54 buildings, average cost: $103,900
  • 2020: 68 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2019: 60 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2018: 61 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2017: 59 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2016: 56 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2015: 71 buildings, average cost: $150,900
  • 2014: 83 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2013: 81 buildings, average cost: $138,900
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2011: 77 buildings, average cost: $93,100
  • 2010: 26 buildings, average cost: $136,000
  • 2009: 31 buildings, average cost: $98,100
  • 2008: 59 buildings, average cost: $127,400
  • 2007: 58 buildings, average cost: $216,200
  • 2006: 83 buildings, average cost: $156,200
  • 2005: 107 buildings, average cost: $153,600
  • 2004: 81 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2003: 81 buildings, average cost: $136,200
  • 2002: 100 buildings, average cost: $131,300
  • 2001: 30 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2000: 40 buildings, average cost: $96,400
  • 1999: 22 buildings, average cost: $126,900
  • 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $163,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Thompson, NY residents
Average permit cost in Thompson, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Thompson, NY
Historical housing units in Thompson, NY
Most common industries in Thompson, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Public administration (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Thompson, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Thompson, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Thompson, New York average temperatures Thompson, New York average precipitation Thompson, New York humidity Thompson, New York wind speed Thompson, New York snowfall Thompson, New York sunshine Thompson, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0177. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0177
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Thompson-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/14/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Thompson town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 30.8 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thompson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 160.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from Thompson center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 311.4 miles away from Thompson center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 202.1 miles away from Thompson center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.8 miles away from Thompson center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from Thompson 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 Sullivan County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Thompson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Thompson:

  • HOSPICE OF SULLIVAN COUNTY INC (Hospital, about 1 miles away; MONTICELLO, NY)
  • CATSKILL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; MONTICELLO, NY)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY ADULT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LIBERTY, NY)
  • ACHIEVE REHAB AND NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LIBERTY, NY)
  • SDTC - THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LIBERTY, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thompson:

  • Orange County Community College (about 20 miles; Middletown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,742)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 31 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
  • Ulster County Community College (about 32 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • Mount Saint Mary College (about 36 miles; Newburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 2,166)
  • Marist College (about 39 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • Culinary Institute of America (about 39 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 41 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Thompson: Sullivan County Sanitary Landfill (A), Concord Resort and Golf Club (B), Monticello Village Sewage Treatment Plant (C), Monticello Raceway (D), Kutschers Country Club (E), Monticello Manor Nursing Home (F), Temple Sholom (G), Monticello Police and Fire Headquarters (H), Monticello Village Hall (I), Memorial Hall (J), Sullivan County Jail (K), Sullivan County Court House (L), Sullivan County Historical Society Museum (M), Ethelbert B Crawford Memorial Library (N), Rialto Theatre (O), Monticello Fire Department (P), Rock Hill Fire Department (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Thompson include: Bethlehem Temple Church (A), Church of God Love and Faith (B), First Baptist Church (C), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (D), Monticello Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), Seventh Day Adventist Church (F), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (G), Liberty Street Synagogue (H), Pilgrim Holiness Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rock Ridge Cemetery (1), Saint Peters Cemetery (2), Brookside Cemetery (3), General Cemetery (4), Saint Johns Cemetery (5), Mongaup Valley Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Kiamesha Lake (A), Melody Lake (B), Sackett Lake (C), Treasure Lake (D), Twin Ponds (E), Wildwood Lake (F), Wolf Lake (G), Anawana Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Burnt Meadow Brook (A), East Mongaup River (B), Spring Brook (C), Tannery Brook (D), Sheldrake Stream (E), Middle Mongaup River (F), Mercer Brook (G), Kinne Brook (H), Kiamesha Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Thompson: de Hoyos Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Sullivan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

23.3%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

7.4%

People in group quarters in Thompson in 2010:

  • 147 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 113 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 102 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 96 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 90 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 72 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 24 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 12 people in correctional residential facilities
  • 6 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Thompson in 2000:

  • 168 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 160 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 114 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 103 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 63 people in nursing homes
  • 43 people in other group homes
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally ill

For population 15 years and over in Thompson:

Marital status in Thompson, NY
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Thompson:

  • High school or higher: 74.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 10.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Thompson, NY (based on Sullivan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,35221
Other9,81731
Mainline Protestant4,94744
Evangelical Protestant1,39918
Orthodox602
None45,972-
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: 31
Sullivan County:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Sullivan County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
This county:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Sullivan County:

5.63 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
This county:

10.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Sullivan County:

9.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Sullivan County:

24.1%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Sullivan County:

16.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Thompson:

  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WELV (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WVOS (1240 AM; 1 kW; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thompson:

  • W233AH (94.5 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WSUL (98.3 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: REYNOLDS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJUX (99.7 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: MONTICELLO MOUNTAIN TOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOSR (91.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZAD (97.3 FM; WURTSBORO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOS-FM (95.9 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPDA (106.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJFF (90.5 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WGWR (88.1 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WXHD (90.1 FM; MOUNT HOPE, NY; Owner: AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRPJ (88.9 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDNB (102.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTSX (96.7 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: PORT JERVIS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Thompson:

  • W27AL (Channel 27; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • W30AZ (Channel 30; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • W51BN (Channel 51; WHITE LAKE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 51Number of bridges
  • 427ft / 130mTotal length
  • $77,127,000Total costs
  • 332,129Total average daily traffic
  • 20,555Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Thompson, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 81950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 101990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 92010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Thompson, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Christophe Le Scanve, 585 South Maplewood Rd (17041367) (Lat: 41.636111 Lon: -74.732583), Type: 56.0, Structure height: 36105 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Sullivan Cell 44, Hiram Jones Rd. (Lat: 41.595833 Lon: -74.637500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQHK385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.212 MHz, 855.237 MHz, 855.462 MHz, 855.712 MHz, 855.737 MHz, 856.212 MHz, 856.262 MHz, 856.437 MHz, 856.737 MHz, 856.937 MHz... (+15 more), Grant Date: 08/21/2007, Expiration Date: 08/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MONTICELLO, 58 Old Route 17 (Lat: 41.670972 Lon: -74.701806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100 m, Call Sign: WQXP868,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2016, Expiration Date: 05/04/2026, Certifier: Edward Mcandrew, Registrant: Sullivan County Dpw, 100 North Street, Government Center, Monticello, NY 12701, Phone: (845) 807-0308, Fax: (845) 807-0335, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thompson, NY
  • 69.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 12.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 1.1%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
  • 0.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thompson, NY
  • 49.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.7%Electricity
  • 16.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Solar energy


Thompson compared to New York state average:

  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Thompson on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: communications equipment operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: information and record clerks except customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other healthcare support occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: librarians, curators, and archivists (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: department and other general merchandise stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: department and other general merchandise stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: broadcasting, internet publishing, and telecommunications services (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: pharmacies and drug stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking a taxi to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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