Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Thayer is a small town in Illinois with a population of 638. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thayer receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Thayer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thayer is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Thayer is $87,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Thayer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,853 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.34% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $87,300 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.34% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5404°N, 89.7580°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |