At a Glance
Median Income
$43,376
$20,048 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
Zillow: $199,399
Median Rent
$876/mo
45.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.3% smoking rate
How Thomson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thomson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thomson 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
Thomson residents earn a median household income of $43,376 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,048. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 501 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thomson is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,399. Median rent is $876/month, with 45.6% 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 1978.
Education
11.4% of adults in Thomson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thomson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,824
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,422/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,376
Per Capita$20,048
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$875M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$876
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$199,399
Housing Units2,706
Rent Burden45.6%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation510 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Thomson was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.