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Thayer, MO


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Thayer, Missouri

Thayer, Missouri, in Oregon county, is 66 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,201.

The People and Families of Thayer

In Thayer, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Thayer, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Thayer boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thayer had a median family income of $24,464.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Thayer.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Thayer Housing

Thayer has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Thayer, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Thayer do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Thayer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Thayer Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Thayer Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Thayer Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Thayer Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Thayer, MO

Comparing Thayer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78
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