Thomasville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Thomas County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,720 Population 1,247/sq mi density
$48,464 Median Income $35,316 per capita
$196,500 Home Value $235,480 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
661 Violent Crime/100K 3,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,464 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$196,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
661 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Thomasville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,464
36% below
$35,316 per capita
Home Value
$196,500
30% below
Zillow: $235,480
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
661/100K
74% above
3,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Thomasville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Thomasville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
70%
Rent
88%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thomasville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thomasville residents earn a median household income of $48,464 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,316. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,737 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thomasville is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,480. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 30.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Thomasville reports 661 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,316/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Thomasville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thomasville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,720
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,464
Per Capita$35,316
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$3,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A
Home Value$196,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$235,480
Housing Units8,723
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent661/100K
Property3,316/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation272 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Thomasville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.