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Thayer, MO
City in Oregon County, Missouri.
Population
2,333
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
955
ZIP codes
0
Thayer and its ZIP codes
Thayer at a glance
- Thayer is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,417, 47% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,500 (71% below Missouri) and median rent is $627 a month.
Local data for Thayer, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thayer, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,417
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$67,500
Median rent
$627/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (392), German Americans (308), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oregon County. PPP loans are for Thayer.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,136
2,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.7M
FY 2026, $9,112 per person
How people get to work
Thayer, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
395
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thayer, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Thayer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring, ARCity | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KoshkonongTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BrandsvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AltonCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Hardy, ARCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Cherokee Village, ARCity | 16 mi | 20.4 |
| Ozark Acres, ARCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| Highland, ARCity | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| ThomasvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Salem, ARCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Ash Flat, ARCity | 20 mi | 6.4 |
| Williford, ARTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Ravenden Springs, ARTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Horseshoe Bend, ARCity | 23 mi | 13.4 |
| South ForkCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| West PlainsCity | 25 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thayer, MO in?
- Thayer is in Oregon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Thayer, MO?
- About 2,333 people live in Thayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thayer?
- Nearby places include Mammoth Spring, AR (2.5 mi), Koshkonong (7.9 mi), Brandsville (12 mi), Alton (14 mi), Hardy, AR (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023