Thomasville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Davidson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,261
Population
1,616/sq mi density
$58,246
Median Income
$27,139 per capita
$163,200
Home Value
$238,670 Zillow
$853
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
342
Violent Crime/100K
2,361 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,246 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomasville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8813°N, 80.0815°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Davidson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in |
Thomasville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.2").