Thayer, NE

Nebraska

Thayer is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 49. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
49 Population 175/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $35,302 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Thayer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population49
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$35,302
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Commute16 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+85.3%
School Score6.25

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries1

Is Thayer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thayer receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Thayer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thayer is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Thayer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Thayer has a population of 49 with a density of 175 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

49
Total Population
175
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.2%
Female 38.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Thayer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thayer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thayer is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Thayer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,302
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$81,151

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)646
County GDP$1,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare51
Retail70
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,856
39% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$666
1 Bedroom$732
2 Bedrooms$961
3 Bedrooms$1,152
4 Bedrooms$1,272

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,856
39% above US avg

Health Metrics: Thayer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.4%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access69.8%
Healthcare Facilities51

Crime Rates: Thayer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Thayer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.7 inches
25% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,580 ft (482 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates40.9703°N, 97.4967°W
County FIPS31185
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+85.3%
School Test Score6.25
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density175/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities51
Restaurants46
Retail Stores70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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