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Thayer
A city of 51 people in Iowa
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About Thayer
City in Iowa, USA51Population
0.1 sq miArea
1,106 ftElevation
Thayer is a city in Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 51 at the time of the 2020 census.
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ZIP code50254
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Living in Thayer
Housing in Thayer
$262K▲ 10.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Thayer home is worth about $262,000, up 10.9% in a year, 9% above the Iowa typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health in Thayer
Compared with Iowa
2better than IA·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Clarke County HospitalOsceola · 14.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Osceola OfficeOsceola · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 50254 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Thayer →
Natural hazards in Thayer
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Thayer →
Climate in Thayer
Full climate →Thayer has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
35° / 16°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Thayer →
Libraries near Thayer
See all →Nearest: Murray Public LibraryMurray · 5.2 miles · 20 hrs a week
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