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Thurston, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 3,428.
Males: 1,674  (48.9%)
Females: 1,754  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

37.2 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30286

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,743 (it was $35,585 in 2000)
Thurston:

$56,743
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,949 (it was $16,838 in 2000)

Thurston CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,629 (it was $65,600 in 2000)
Thurston:

$171,629
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,123; detached houses: $173,080; townhouses or other attached units: $211,782; mobile homes: $84,670
March 2022 cost of living index in Thurston: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Thurston, GA (2000)
    • 3,11690.7%White alone
    • 2717.9%Black alone
    • 290.8%Two or more races
    • 90.3%Hispanic
    • 80.2%American Indian alone
    • 40.1%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 540 feet

Land area: 82.2 square miles.

Population density: 42 people per square mile   (very low).

Thurston, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Thurston CCD:

0.8% ($552)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (41.1 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (59.2 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (643.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sunset Village, GA (1.2 miles ),
Hannahs Mill, GA (2.5 miles ),
Thomaston, GA (2.5 miles ),
Lincoln Park, GA (2.6 miles ),
Molena, GA (2.9 miles ),
Woodbury, GA (3.2 miles ),
Woodland, GA (3.3 miles ),
Manchester, GA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 32.90 N, Longitude: 84.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

Distribution of median household income in Thurston, GA in 2022
Thurston satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Thurston, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.0%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Thurston, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Construction laborers (5.1%)
  • Printing workers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)

Average climate in Thurston, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.5. This is about average.

City:

67.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.7
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Thurston-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/5/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Thurston place center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/2/2006, a category F3 tornado 17.0 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thurston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.7 miles away from Thurston center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 130.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 166.9 miles away from Thurston center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 129.7 miles away from Thurston center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 207.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 202.0 miles away from Thurston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Upson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Thurston:

  • UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE NURSING CTR OF THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • THOMASTON HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thurston:

  • Gordon State College (about 20 miles; Barnesville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,336)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 26 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 41 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Columbus State University (about 41 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 42 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 42 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Mercer University (about 46 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Thurston: Camp Thunder (A), McCrary Minnow Farm (B), Thurston Volunteer Fire and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Thurston include: Faithful Christian Church (A), Midway Church (B), New Fellowship Church (C), Pleasant Valley Church (D), Hendricks Church (E), Hebron Church (F), Friendship Church (G), Crest Church (H), Springfield Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Adams Cemetery (1), Flint River Cemetery (2), Friendship Cemetery (3), Hendricks Cemetery (4), Brown Cemetery (5), Smith Cemetery (6), Fellowship Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Daniel Lake (A), Lake Ellerbee Number 1 (B), Lake Ellerbee Number 2 (C), Hammonds Lake (D), Daniel Lake (E), Hightower Lake (F), Sunnyside Lake (G), Turner Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wright Branch (A), Woodall Branch (B), Womble Creek (C), Turkey Creek (D), Irvin Creek (E), Hurricane Creek (F), Hoyle Branch (G), Elkins Creek (H), Reeves Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Thurston: Sprewell Bluff Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Upson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.0%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

11.5%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.1%
29 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000
7 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Thurston:

Marital status in Thurston, GA
  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Thurston:

  • High school or higher: 74.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Thurston, GA (based on Upson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,49040
Black Protestant1,5818
Mainline Protestant1,30510
Other4132
Catholic--
None11,364-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Upson County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Upson County:

11.9%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Upson County:

31.0%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Thurston:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WFDR (1370 AM; 1 kW; MANCHESTER, GA)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thurston:

  • WTGA-FM (101.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: RADIO GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WEKS (92.5 FM; ZEBULON, GA; Owner: SPALDING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WQMJ (100.1 FM; FORSYTH, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRU-LP (97.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: THOMASTON CHRISTIAN RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Thurston:

  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thurston, GA
  • 45.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.6%Electricity
  • 18.2%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thurston, GA
  • 55.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.7%Utility gas
  • 17.3%Electricity
  • 4.9%Wood


Thurston compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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