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Thayer, KS
City in Neosho County, Kansas.
Population
502
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Thayer and its ZIP codes
Thayer at a glance
- Thayer is about 26 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,635, 15% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- Median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Thayer, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thayer, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,635
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
56.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (163), Irish Americans (58), Norwegian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Neosho County. PPP loans are for Thayer.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,360
6,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,317
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Thayer, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home28.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thayer, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Thayer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| GalesburgCity | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| EarltonCity | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AltoonaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| ChanuteCity | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| NeodeshaCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ErieCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| South MoundCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| ParsonsCity | 15 mi | 10.6 |
| CherryvaleCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| St. PaulCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SycamoreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| BenedictCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| BuffaloCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| FredoniaCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thayer, KS in?
- Thayer is in Neosho County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Thayer, KS?
- About 502 people live in Thayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thayer?
- Nearby places include Urbana (6.3 mi), Galesburg (6.6 mi), Earlton (6.7 mi), Altoona (11 mi), Dennis (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023