How long is the commute from Thayer, MO?
Workers who live in Thayer, MO take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Thayer get to work
| Means of transportation | Thayer | Oregon County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±10.2 points) | 76.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±9.3 points) | 12.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±4.3 points) | 9.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Thayer, the average commute is not measurably different from Oregon County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thayer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oregon County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oregon County, Thayer ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1029 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thayer
| Vehicles available | Thayer | Oregon County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±5.3 points) | 5.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±8.3 points) | 26.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±10.8 points) | 39.7% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±6.8 points) | 27.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Thayer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oregon County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thayer
| Thayer | Oregon County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±4.3 points) | 9.5% (±3.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±2.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.7% (±12.8 points) | 77.3% (±4.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thayer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oregon County (77.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thayer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer | — | 17.5 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Mammoth Spring | 2.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Koshkonong | 7.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brandsville | 12 mi | 25.3 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 14 mi | 15.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hardy | 14 mi | 26.5 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee Village | 16 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 18 mi | 22.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 19 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salem, AR (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oregon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koshkonong | 18.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Thayer | 17.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Alton | 15.9 minutes (±4.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Thayer
How long is the average commute in Thayer?
Workers who live in Thayer, MO take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thayer without a car?
9.0% of households in Thayer have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thayer?
4.9% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Thayer worked from home, and 78.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thayer city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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