Thayer, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,288 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,477 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$69,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon County
4
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon County
2
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 34
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 47
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 153, MO
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Schools

Thayer Elem
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Thayer Sr High
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mammoth Spring High School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mammoth Spring Elem School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Missouri State University-West Plains
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
South Central Career Center
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ozarka College
38 miles, SW • 1 star
Black River Technical College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fulton County Hospital
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ozarks Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Five Rivers Medical Center
34 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
114 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
135 miles, S • 2.8 star
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