Thomaston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Upson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,798
Population
1,027/sq mi density
$36,571
Median Income
$25,458 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$183,150 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
303
Violent Crime/100K
2,507 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,571 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8917°N, 84.3267°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Upson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in |
Thomaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.9").