At a Glance
Median Income
$66,966
$33,761 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $171,269
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
12.6% smoking rate
How Edgard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgard a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgard residents earn a median household income of $66,966 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,761. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgard is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,269. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
36.3% of adults in Edgard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgard has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,521
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,966
Per Capita$33,761
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$4,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,403
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$171,269
Housing Units717
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,024/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Edgard was founded in 1772.
The median home in Edgard was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.