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Thayer, MO

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Population
1,898
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
532 ft
Median Home Value
$67,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$627/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Thayer

Tucked into the rolling hills of the Missouri Ozarks, Thayer is a quiet border town of around 1,900 residents with deep railroad roots. Situated along the Warm Fork of the Spring River, the town offers affordable living, scenic surroundings, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It is a welcoming community where neighbors look out for one another and the pace of everyday life is genuinely unhurried.

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Because Thayer sits directly on the Missouri-Arkansas border, daily life blends seamlessly with its sister town, Mammoth Spring. Residents cross the state line in seconds to enjoy Mammoth Spring State Park, local diners, and popular trout fishing spots along the river. With its own school district, neighborhood library, and beautiful countryside in every direction, Thayer makes an appealing home for anyone seeking peaceful, small-town Ozark living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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