Thayer: Economy & Jobs
Households in Thayer earn a median $64,821 (1.2× below Newton County median $75,481; 1.1× below Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $64,821 — below the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 31.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $64,821 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.1% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 12.0% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 12.0% (vs Indiana 4.5%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 67.5% |
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| Pct Walked | 32.5% |