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Thomaston, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
421 Population 209/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $30,833 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
445 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomaston enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation189 ft (58 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates32.2683°N, 87.6237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarengo County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 131 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 89 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 134 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 121 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 100 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 90 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 41 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 80 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 104 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 63 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 135 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 129 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 124 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 141 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 78 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 143 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 165 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 155 km
2018 Michael Category 5 294 km
2017 Nate Category 1 245 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 166 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 172 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 97 km
1998 Georges Category 2 222 km
1997 Danny Category 1 209 km
1995 Opal Category 3 107 km
1995 Erin Category 2 186 km
1985 Elena Category 3 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 64
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 26 km 1
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 87 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 90 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF4 34 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF4 91 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 71 km 2
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 88 km 7
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 56 km 7
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 37 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 6, 1996 EF3 41 km 4
Mar 10, 1992 EF3 39 km 2
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 6, 1983 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 18, 1978 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX (5,018 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 OAK COMPARTMENT 50/51 RX 5,018 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,870 27 km
2019 OK C-49 4,745 79 km
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,279 81 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 72 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,021 26 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 85 km
2022 OK COMP 50/51/52 3,786 72 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,507 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,482 83 km
2021 OK 234 3,482 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,414 76 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 75 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 77 km
2021 OK COMP 49 3,146 76 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Thomaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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