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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 $231,966 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 3,920 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,246 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation831 ft (253 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density1,616/sq mi
Coordinates35.8813°N, 80.0815°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDavidson County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience37.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 73 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 146 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 145 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 120 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 109 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 146 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 29 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 101 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 145 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 111 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 116 km
Jun 12, 2014 4 km NE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.5 144 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 141 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 19 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 298 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 263 km
2018 Florence Category 2 259 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 283 km
2004 Charley Category 1 264 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 232 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 273 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 272 km
1996 Fran Category 3 146 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 245 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 161 km
1984 Diana Category 4 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 315 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 92 km 6
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 9 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 58 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 84 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 29 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 34 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 34 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 51 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 20 km 2
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 88 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 52 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 748 100 km
1992 COMP 6 B 737 89 km
2019 ROBEDO SOUTH RX 727 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 665 59 km
2022 PINE ROAD 582 53 km
2022 UNNAMED 579 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 565 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 536 88 km
2024 0101/02_0202 PER RX 511 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Thomasville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (3.0").

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