Thomson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · McDuffie County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,824
Population
1,422/sq mi density
$43,376
Median Income
$20,048 per capita
$135,500
Home Value
$199,399 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
45.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,376 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $876/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Thomson enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4693°N, 82.4951°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDuffie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in |
Thomson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.7").