At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$14,686 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $127,760
Median Rent
$475/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
19.5% smoking rate
How Thebes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thebes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thebes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thebes residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,686. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thebes is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,760. Median rent is $475/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
7.6% of adults in Thebes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thebes has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$14,686
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$475
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$127,760
Housing Units136
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation447 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband45.7%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Thebes was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.