Local Statistics
LOCATION Distance From (in miles)
| CITY | Distance |
|---|---|
Augusta, GA |
31 |
Atlanta, GA |
120 |
Charlotte, NC |
138 |
Savannah, GA |
153 |
Jacksonville, FL |
228 |
Birmingham, AL |
262 |
Nashville, TN |
326 |
Louisville, KY |
386 |
Washington, DC |
467 |
New Orleans, LA |
532 |
Chicago, IL |
655 |
Dalllas, TX |
854 |
EDUCATION
Elementary Schools |
4 |
Middle Schools |
Thomson Middle School |
High Schools |
Thomson High School |
Technical Schools |
Augusta Technical College |
Colleges/Universities |
2 (metro Augusta) |
High School Graduation Rate |
76% |
Work Ready Community? |
Yes |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Hospitals |
University Hospital - McDuffie |
Hotels |
7 |
Total Hotel Rooms |
455 |
Churches |
15+ |
Libraries |
1 |
Golf Courses |
1 - 18 hole course
|
Country Clubs |
1 |
Fitness Centers |
1 |
Recreational Parks |
6 |
Campgrounds |
4 |
Movie Theaters |
1 |
COMMUNICATIONS
Post Office Facilities |
1 |
Newspaper |
McDuffie Progress |
Radio Station |
WTHO |
Cable Providers |
Comcast |
Internet Providers |
Multiple Vendors |
Cell Phone Providers |
Multiple Vendors |
GOVERNMENT
McDuffie County
County Manager? |
Yes |
Government |
5 person commission |
Sheriff Dept |
County wide service |
Fire & Rescue |
County wide service |
Zoning Regulations? |
Yes |
Planning Commission? |
Yes |
City of Thomson
City Manager? |
Yes |
Government |
5 person council |
Sheriff Dept |
City wide service |
Fire & Rescue |
City wide service |
Zoning Regulations? |
Yes |
Planning Commission? |
Yes |
CLIMATE & MAJOR RESOURCES
Mean Temperature |
63.23º F |
January |
43.9º F |
July |
80.8º F |
Avg Monthly Rainfall |
3.72 inches |
Area |
257.46 sq. miles |
Climate Type |
Subtropical |
Water Resource |
Clarks Hill Lake |
UTILITIES
Electricity |
Georgia Power
|
Water & Sewer |
Thomson McDuffie
|
Natural Gas |
City of Thomson |
Solid Waste |
ACRO
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