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About Thorp
Set in the central part of Washington, Thorp is a small unincorporated community.
Thorp holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.22 square miles.
📰 Thorp News Today
- Thorp Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Earl Thorp Obituary (2026) - College Place, WA - Columbia Basin Herald Legacy obituary · Mar 13
- Thorp students rise to the rescue during flooding dailyrecordnews.com · Dec 13
- Kittitas County flood warning continues, residents urged to stay safe KNDU.com · Dec 11
- Hackettstown dedicates Grand Avenue and Washington Street as “Thorp’s Corner” in memory of Thomas K. Thorp WRNJ Radio · Oct 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thorp Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thorp
- Jille Bean Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Liberty Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Rock n Tomahawk Ranch · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thorp
- L.T. Murray Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thorp
- Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.22 sq mi
Coordinates47.0655, -120.6708