What are the schools like in Thayer, KS?

Thayer is served primarily by Cherryvale. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Thayer?

The median household income in Thayer, KS is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Thayer, KS?

Thayer has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Thayer, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Thayer, KS affordable or expensive?

Thayer's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thayer is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $59,700 and the median rent is $739 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thayer, KS?

Thayer has a violent crime rate of 349.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3092.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thayer, KS a Good Place to Live?

Thayer is a small town of 442 in Kansas, with a median household income of $46,250 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Thayer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Thayer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thayer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.4

Thayer's overall cost of living index is 84.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thayer costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thayer, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$59,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Thayer's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

349.8 /100k

Property Crime

3092.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Thayer is served primarily by Cherryvale. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thayer, KS	National Avg
School District	Cherryvale	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thayer sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thayer, KS
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Thayer, KS	National Avg
Population	442	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Urbana, KS 6 mi Galesburg, KS 7 mi Earlton, KS 7 mi Altoona, KS 10 mi Dennis, KS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Thayer

Thayer, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66776

Thayer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer, KS affordable or expensive?

Thayer's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thayer roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $59,700 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Thayer, KS?

Thayer's violent crime rate is 349.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3092.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thayer?

Public schools in Thayer are operated by Cherryvale. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thayer, KS a good place to live?

Thayer, KS has a population of 442, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Thayer?

Thayer averages 45.2°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thayer?

Thayer, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66776.

What is the population of Thayer?

The population of Thayer, Kansas is 442 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thayer?

Key numbers for living in Thayer: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $59,700, median household income $46,250, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thayer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.