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Thornton
City in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Overview
Thornton is a peaceful rural town set in Jamaica's lush Saint Elizabeth parish, known for its verdant farmland, authentic Jamaican culture, and welcoming community. Visitors can enjoy the laid-back pace of life, local markets, and nearby natural attractions such as Y.S. Falls.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Elizabeth
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.20°, -77.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$904
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$450
Cashless
30
English
90
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
964 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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