Thayer, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 621 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.2%
 
Males: 334  (53.8%)
Females: 287  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62689.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,026 (it was $42,031 in 2000)
Thayer:

$59,026
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,701 (it was $20,933 in 2000)

Thayer village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,959 (it was $59,500 in 2000)
Thayer:

$87,959
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $123,203; detached houses: $126,453; mobile homes: $56,082

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,306.

March 2022 cost of living index in Thayer: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.7%
(9.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Thayer, IL (2022)
    • 52195.1%White alone
    • 142.6%Two or more races
    • 71.3%Asian alone
    • 40.7%Black alone

Races in Thayer detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Thayer, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Thayer is 723 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Thayer by year

Type

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(149.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(152.0)
2
(307.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(147.5)
1
(149.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(153.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
8
(1,180)
1
(149.3)
3
(451.8)
2
(304.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(885.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index128.346.318.142.672.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Thayer, IL

Crime rate in Thayer detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: English (27.1%), German (14.8%), Irish (9.4%), Italian (5.4%), American (4.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/17/1901

Elevation: 645 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 1,034 people per square mile   (low).

Thayer, Illinois map

10 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.8%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,110 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,071 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (17.9 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (68.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (193.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Virden, IL (1.6 miles ),
Auburn, IL (1.9 miles ),
Divernon, IL (2.4 miles ),
Girard, IL (2.6 miles ),
Farmersville, IL (3.0 miles ),
Chatham, IL (3.1 miles ),
Nilwood, IL (3.2 miles ),
Pawnee, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.54 N, Longitude: 89.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Thayer, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Thayer, IL in 2022
Thayer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,300
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,100
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Thayer, IL residents
Average permit cost in Thayer, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+2.2%).
Most common industries in Thayer, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Public administration (16.5%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Thayer, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.6%)
  • Registered nurses (8.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (7.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (3.5%)

Average climate in Thayer, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.10. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.369
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Thayer-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Thayer village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thayer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 233% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 125.7 miles away from Thayer center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 125.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 112.2 miles away from Thayer center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 151.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 164.5 miles away from Thayer center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sangamon County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Thayer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Thayer:

  • VIRDEN NURSING REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; VIRDEN, IL)
  • SUNRISE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; VIRDEN, IL)
  • SUNRISE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; VIRDEN, IL)
  • AUBURN NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; AUBURN, IL)
  • PLEASANT HILL HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GIRARD, IL)
  • ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ANDREW MCFARLAND MENTAL HLTH CTR (Hospital, about 15 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Amtrak stations near Thayer:

  • 20 miles: SPRINGFIELD (WASHINGTON & 3RD STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: CARLINVILLE (128 ALTON ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thayer:

  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 15 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,460)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 16 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 47 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Millikin University (about 47 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Richland Community College (about 52 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 54 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 65 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Virden Fire Protection District Thayer Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sangamon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Thayer:

Marital status in Thayer, IL
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Thayer:

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Thayer, IL (based on Sangamon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant42,075115
Catholic31,73416
Mainline Protestant22,81161
Other6,66319
Black Protestant4,51313
Orthodox2801
None89,389-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
Sangamon County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Sangamon County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Sangamon County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 67
Here:

3.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 156
Sangamon County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Sangamon County:

27.9%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.0%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.3%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Thayer:

28.6
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

12.0%
State:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

22.7%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Thayer:

62.9%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Thayer:

85.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Thayer, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,150$49,8000$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,508$30,0961$1,274
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,800
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,214
Totals for Government 2$6,657$39,94211$5,288

Thayer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $119,000 ($191.63)
    Central Staff Services: $112,000 ($180.35)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($28.99)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($6.44)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($1.61)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($27.38)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $98,000 ($157.81)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($8.05)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $69,000 ($111.11)

Thayer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($19.32)
    Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($19.32)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($3.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $220,000 ($354.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $90,000 ($144.93)
    Highways: $18,000 ($28.99)
  • Tax - Property: $48,000 ($77.29)
    Other License: $17,000 ($27.38)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($11.27)

Thayer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $316,000 ($508.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $283,000 ($455.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($53.14)

Thayer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $689,000 ($1109.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Thayer:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WFMB (1450 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAY (970 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thayer:

  • WCVS-FM (96.7 FM; VIRDEN, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTSG (90.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUIS (91.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WQNA (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPITAL AREA CAREER CENTER)
  • WOLG (95.9 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WLUJ (89.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTIM-FM (97.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMKR (94.3 FM; PANA, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Thayer:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WCFN (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)
  • W08DP (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC'L TELECOMM. CORPORATION)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)

Thayer fatal accident list:

Aug 30, 1998 06:30 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.5mTotal length
  • 7,825Total average daily traffic
  • 565Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,521Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • THAYER CH, 214 E Main St (Lat: 39.537278 Lon: -89.760278), Type: Building, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WQXX551,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+16 more), Grant Date: 07/06/2016, Expiration Date: 07/06/2026, Certifier: Joseph H Royer, Registrant: Royell Communications, Inc., 126 N. Hobson St., Virden, IL 62690, Phone: (217) 965-3699, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6845E, N6845E, N-6845E, Serial Number: 56345, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kelly W Shores, Po Box 305, Thayer, IL 62689, Other Owners: Paul W Settle
  • Aircraft: JEFFERY R MILLBURG ZENITH CH750 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 755JC, N755JC, N-755JC, Serial Number: 75-7921, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 08/11/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffery R Millburg, Po Box 193, Thayer, IL 62689
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL (65 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 902PS, N902PS, N-902PS, Serial Number: A-357-PEG, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/21/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 09/12/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Kelly W Shores, Po Box 305, Thayer, IL 62689
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/05/2010, Exported to: Brazil

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$71,5601$88,5205$110,366
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$01$66,680
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0034.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$47,850
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2003 2002

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0034.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Thayer, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Thayer, IL - Value
Most common first names in Thayer, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1786.4 years
John1578.9 years
William1380.2 years
Robert759.5 years
Elizabeth683.0 years
Margaret585.2 years
George475.8 years
James473.7 years
Helen378.7 years
Anna384.7 years
Most common last names in Thayer, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gazda881.6 years
Gall680.3 years
Castagno579.4 years
Marsaglia568.0 years
Evans574.0 years
Novak486.3 years
Mottershaw476.3 years
Johnson485.5 years
Karaffa474.3 years
Boyle479.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thayer, IL
  • 84.1%Utility gas
  • 14.7%Electricity
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thayer, IL
  • 52.6%Utility gas
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Electricity


Thayer compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Thayer on our top lists:

  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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