What are the schools like in Thayne, WY?

Thayne is served primarily by Lincoln County School District #2. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Thayne?

The median household income in Thayne, WY is $73,036 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Thayne, WY?

Thayne has an average high temperature of 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Thayne, WY affordable or expensive?

Thayne's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thayne is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $375,700 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thayne, WY?

Thayne has a violent crime rate of 90.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 388.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thayne, WY a Good Place to Live?

Thayne is a small town of 656 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $73,036 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Thayne stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Thayne 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: 99.5

Thayne's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thayne costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thayne, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$375,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,036	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thayne's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.8 /100k

Property Crime

388.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Thayne is served primarily by Lincoln County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thayne, WY	National Avg
School District	Lincoln County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thayne sees average highs of 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation and 87.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thayne, WY
Average High — January	28.3°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	87.8"

Demographics

Metric	Thayne, WY	National Avg
Population	656	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	29.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Thayne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayne, WY affordable or expensive?

Thayne's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thayne roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $375,700 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Thayne, WY?

Thayne's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 388.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thayne?

Public schools in Thayne are operated by Lincoln County School District #2. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thayne, WY a good place to live?

Thayne, WY has a population of 656, a median household income of $73,036, 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.

What is the weather like in Thayne?

Thayne averages 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches with about 87.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Thayne?

The population of Thayne, Wyoming is 656 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thayne?

Key numbers for living in Thayne: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $375,700, median household income $73,036, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thayne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.