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Thayer, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jasper County County
Thayer, IN
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 $45,391 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,611. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 875 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thayer is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,148. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Thayer reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 872/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Thayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thayer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.