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Thomaston, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County
Thomaston, AL
At a Glance
How Thomaston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thomaston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thomaston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thomaston residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,833. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomaston is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Thomaston reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomaston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.