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Thayer County
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Thayer County

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      unavailable
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Thayer County is located in Nebraska with a population of 5,053. In Thayer County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Thayer County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Thayer County are above average.
    Population
    5,053
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $78,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $646
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,111
    National
    $69,021
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