Thayer 58 Below average
Thayer Livability #888 ranked city in Iowa#20,610 ranked city in the USARanks better than 29% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Thayer

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Thayer transportation information

      Statistic Thayer Iowa National
      Average one way commute47min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.2%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.8%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Thayer, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).