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Thayer, MO
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Thayer, MO
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 $36,477 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,886. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thayer is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,890. Median rent is $652/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Thayer reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 841/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Thayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thayer has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.