Thayer, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
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 2.9% (19% 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 $143,557. 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 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 944/100K.
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 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.