Thayer, MO is a small city located in Oregon County, Missouri. It has a population of just over 1,500 people according to the US Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Thayer is well known for its favorable rankings from the BestPlaces index. The city ranks highly in many areas such as crime and safety, education, cost of living, diversity and health care. In the category of crime and safety Thayer has an A+ rating due to its low violent and property crime rates. Education wise, Thayer has an A rating with a 97% graduation rate amongst high schoolers according to Greatschools.org. Cost of living is also very reasonable in Thayer with scores ranging from 6/10 to 7/10 across different housing types. Lastly, diversity in Thayer is higher than average for cities of similar size with a score of 8/10 thanks to its diverse racial and ethnic makeup. All these factors make Thayer an attractive place to live or work in Missouri for those seeking a safe and affordable area with good educational opportunities.
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