| Place Name | Thornton |
| Place Type | Unincorporated |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99176 |
| County | Whitman County |
| Area Code(s) | 509 |
| Timezone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| Population () | |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Pullman, WA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Washington 5th |
| State House Districts | 9 |
| State Senate Districts | 9 |