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Thomaston, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Upson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,798 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$36,571 Median Income $25,458 per capita
$146,100 Home Value $176,860 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
441 Violent Crime/100K 4,809 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,571 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomaston enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation721 ft (220 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates32.8917°N, 84.3267°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUpson County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 81 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 124 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 111 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 138 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 127 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 133 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 147 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 150 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 69 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 127 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 202 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 264 km
2018 Michael Category 4 97 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 290 km
1995 Opal Category 3 222 km
1985 Kate Category 1 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,341 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 75 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 12 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 100 km 3
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 53 km 2
May 27, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 61 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 80 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 64 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 83 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 84 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 61 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 74 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 69 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 65 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in

Thomaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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