Thayer, IL
Living in Thayer
Bikeability3
Walkability4
Commute51
Public Transit7
Affordability96
Public Safety63
Airports27
Hospitals53
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
786Population+244 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate42%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office30%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$397Median Monthly Rent-$141 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K8%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thayer
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Thayer
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thayer
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding38
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thayer, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thayer, IL
Little Flower Catholic School
16 miles, N
The Hope School Learning Center
16 miles, NE
Concordia Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Christ the King Elementary School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Thayer, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
15 miles, NE
Blackburn College
18 miles, S
St John's College-Department of Nursing
19 miles, N
MacMurray College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thayer, IL
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
14 miles, NE
Carlinville Area Hospital
18 miles, S
Memorial Medical Center
19 miles, N
St Johns Hospital
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Thayer, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
21 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
64 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
69 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, N