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Thayer, IA
City in Union County, Iowa.
Population
45
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
316
ZIP codes
0
Thayer and its ZIP codes
Thayer at a glance
- Thayer is about 5.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Thayer.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,186
5,822 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.1M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Thayer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurrayCity | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| LorimorCity | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AftonCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| ArispeCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| EllstonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Shannon CityCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| TingleyCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| OsceolaCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| MacksburgCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| East PeruCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand RiverCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| TruroCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CrestonCity | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Van WertCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thayer, IA in?
- Thayer is in Union County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Thayer, IA?
- About 45 people live in Thayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thayer?
- Nearby places include Murray (5.3 mi), Lorimor (6.7 mi), Afton (7.6 mi), Arispe (10 mi), Sun Valley Lake (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023