At a Glance
Median Income
$36,571
$25,458 per capita
Home Value
$146,100
Zillow: $176,860
Median Rent
$700/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
4,809/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thomaston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thomaston residents earn a median household income of $36,571 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 524 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomaston is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,860. Median rent is $700/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Thomaston reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,809/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Thomaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomaston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,798
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,571
Per Capita$25,458
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A
Home Value$146,100
Rent$700
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$176,860
Housing Units4,494
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent441/100K
Property4,809/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault287/100K
Burglary618/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,550/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation721 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Thomaston was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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