Thatcher is a small town of 1,056 in Utah, with a median household income of $74,500
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Thatcher stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Thatcher is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Thatcher 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: 95.1
Thatcher's overall cost of living index is 95.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Thatcher costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Thatcher, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$281,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Thatcher's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.9 /100k
Property Crime
322.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Thatcher is served primarily by Box Elder District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Thatcher, UT
National Avg
School District
Box Elder District
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Thatcher sees average highs of 29.8°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 17.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Thatcher's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Thatcher roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $281,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Thatcher's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Thatcher are operated by Box Elder District.
The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Thatcher, UT has a population of 1,056, a median household income of $74,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Thatcher averages 29.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.0 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Thatcher, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84337.
The population of Thatcher, Utah is 1,056 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Thatcher: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $281,100, median household income $74,500, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thatcher side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.