Thayer, Kansas

Thayer is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. According to 2020 census, around 432 people were living here.

History
Thayer was planned out in the fall of 1870. This is when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Nathaniel Thayer, who was a railroad employee. The town was built up quickly and was incorporated as a city in 1871.

Geography
Thayer is at  (37.487127, -95.476237). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that,  is land and  is water.

Weather
Thayer has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Thayer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

People

2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 432 people, 191 households, and 131 families living in Thayer. Of the households, 62.8% owned their home and 37.2% rented their home.

The median age was 41.5 years. Of the people, 89.1% were White, 0.9% were Native American, 0.5% were from some other race, and 9.5% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the people.

2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 497 people, 197 households, and 136 families living in Thayer.

Education
Thayer is part of USD 447 Cherryvale.

Famous people
 Nellie Shepherd, painter

References

Other websites
City
 Thayer - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 447, local school district
Maps
 Thayer City Map , KDOT

Category:1870 establishments in Kansas
Category:Cities in Kansas