Thayne, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Lincoln County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
628 Population 367/sq mi density
$86,458 Median Income $38,808 per capita
$355,600 Home Value $475,149 Zillow
$1,305 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$355,600 home value, $1,305/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Thayne, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,458
15% above
$38,808 per capita
Home Value
$355,600
26% above
Zillow: $475,149
Median Rent
$1,305/mo
12% above
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Thayne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
126%
Rent
112%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thayne a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thayne residents earn a median household income of $86,458 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,808. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,211 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thayne is $355,600 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,149. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

22.1% of adults in Thayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thayne has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,458
Per Capita$38,808
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193

Housing

A
Home Value$355,600
Rent$1,305
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$475,149
Housing Units274
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation5,948 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Thayne was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.