At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$35,302 per capita
Violent Crime
25/100K
2,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thayer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thayer residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,302. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Thayer reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,733/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Thayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thayer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$35,302
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$176,565
Housing Units19
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property2,733/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Thayer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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