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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,022 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4890°N, 95.4767°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Neosho County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.11 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Thayer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.4").