Thayer, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,288
Population
938/sq mi density
$36,477
Median Income
$19,886 per capita
$69,300
Home Value
$143,557 Zillow
$652
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
105
Violent Crime/100K
944 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,477 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $652/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 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 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5245°N, 91.5382°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Thayer has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (3.3").