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Thayer, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
454 Population 825/sq mi density
$50,729 Median Income $28,362 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $173,490 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 46.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,729 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Thayer, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,729
32% below
$28,362 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
78% below
Zillow: $173,490
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
46.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
2,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
22%
Rent
67%
Poverty
210%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thayer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thayer residents earn a median household income of $50,729 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,362. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thayer is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,490. Median rent is $779/month, with 46.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Thayer reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,120/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Thayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thayer has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population454
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,729
Per Capita$28,362
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$779
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$173,490
Housing Units213
Rent Burden46.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property2,120/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,022 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Thayer was founded in 1870.
The median home in Thayer was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.