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Thayer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
Thayer, IA
At a Glance
How Thayer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thayer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thayer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thayer residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,806. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thayer is $26,000 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,408. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Thayer reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in Thayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thayer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.