At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$35,302 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
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%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
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
Broadband94.4%
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.
2.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.