The Town FilesThomasville, Georgia
City in Thomas County · population 18,881 (2020 Census)
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- Median home
- $205,200
- Household income
- $49,673
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.6
Thomasville is a city of 18,881 people in Thomas County, Georgia. The median home is worth $205,200, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 87% of Georgia towns, hipper than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Thomasville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Thomasville is worth $205,200, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $49,673, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 50.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thomasville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $49,673 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Thomasville
| People | Thomasville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Thomasville
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thomasville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 22, 2017 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 2021.
Severe weather in Thomas County since 1996
Thomas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Thomas County
Thomas County had 20,952 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,040 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Thomasville itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Thomasville
13 public schools with 8,460 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | 5-8 | 1,664 | 13.4 |
| Thomas County Central High School | 8-12 | 1,580 | 14.8 |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | 1-2 | 811 | 13.3 |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | 3-4 | 760 | 12.9 |
| Thomasville High School | 9-12 | 745 | 14.6 |
| Jerger Elementary School | PK-5 | 740 | 15.4 |
| Hand In Hand Primary | PK-K | 731 | 14.3 |
| MacIntyre Park Middle School | 6-8 | 541 | 13.2 |
| Scott Elementary School | PK-5 | 324 | 11.6 |
| Harper Elementary School | PK-5 | 314 | 16.5 |
| Bishop Hall Charter School (charter) | 8-12 | 197 | 16.4 |
| The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development | 9-12 | 48 | 9.6 |
Towns near Thomasville
- Cairo, GA13.7 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
- Monticello, FL21.5 mi · 2,589 people · home $211,000
- Pelham, GA22.3 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Bradfordville, FL22.9 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Quitman, GA25.1 mi · 4,064 people · home $110,700
- Moultrie, GA26.0 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
Thomasville questions
Is Thomasville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thomasville scores better for retirees than 46% of Georgia towns and quieter than 25%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Thomasville?
The median owner-occupied home in Thomasville is valued at $205,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,673, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Thomasville?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Thomasville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thomasville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 22, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)