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Crime in Thurmont summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Thurmont. Key points include:
There were 45 total crimes in Thurmont in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Thurmont is 658.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Thurmont is 87.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Thurmont is 570.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Thurmont is -68.92% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Thurmont Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Thurmont / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 45 | 658.7 | 2,470.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 87.8 | 420.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 123.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 58.5 | 257.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 39 | 570.8 | 2,049.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 73.2 | 190.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 483.0 | 1,446.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.6 | 412.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Thurmont summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Thurmont. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Thurmont is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Thurmont is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Thurmont is $397,681.
The median income in Thurmont is $98,125.
Thurmont's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Thurmont Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Thurmont | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 137 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Thurmont, MD Weather
The average high in Thurmont is 64.6° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 28.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Thurmont |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Thurmont Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Thurmont
The current population in Thurmont is 6,254. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,254 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 6,439 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 6,313 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 6,247 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 6,783 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,638 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,563 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,496 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 6,435 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,392 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,333 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 6,272 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 6,204 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,167 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 6,127 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thurmont
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Thurmont is:
89.4% White with 5,592 White residents.
1.3% African American with 81 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 15 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 200 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 366 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Thurmont
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Thurmont is 50.7% female with 3,170 female residents.
Thurmont is 49.3% male with 3,084 male residents.
| Gender | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thurmont for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Thurmont completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Thurmont completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Thurmont completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Thurmont completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Thurmont completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Thurmont completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Thurmont completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Thurmont completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Thurmont completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Thurmont, Maryland
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4.1% of households in Thurmont earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Thurmont earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Thurmont earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Thurmont earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.6% of households in Thurmont earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Thurmont earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.6% of households in Thurmont earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in Thurmont earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Thurmont earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Thurmont earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
