At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$13,806 per capita
Home Value
$26,000
Zillow: $262,224
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thayer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.7% (86% 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 $262,224. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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 (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age13.0 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$13,806
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$26,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$262,224
Housing Units16
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,896/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute76 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Thayer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.