Edgefield, LA

Louisiana

Edgefield is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 231. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
231 Population 924/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,896 per capita
$118,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,800
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.3%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Edgefield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population231
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density924/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$990M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.7%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation178 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.8%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Libraries1

Is Edgefield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edgefield receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Edgefield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Edgefield is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Edgefield is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Edgefield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Edgefield has a population of 231 with a density of 924 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.9%), with 21.2% Black.

Population

231
Total Population
924
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Edgefield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edgefield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edgefield is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Edgefield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,896
Avg Weekly Wage$940
IRS Avg AGI$79,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)196
County GDP$990M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare13
Retail19
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,033
42% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Work from Home0.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Edgefield is $118,800, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,033
42% below US avg
Effective Rate1.71%
In Edgefield, 44.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.7% report depression. 39.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edgefield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.3%
38% above US avg
Diabetes16.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure43.7%
Asthma12.0%
COPD11.7%
Stroke5.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity39.5%
Depression30.7%
Mental Distress24.5%
Physical Distress19.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate80.0%
Premature Death12,457/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access52.4%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Edgefield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Edgefield has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.7 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation178 ft (54 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density924/sq mi
Coordinates32.0501°N, 93.3360°W
County FIPS22081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.7%
D 35.5%

Winner: Republican by 27.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score4.48
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density924/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants12
Retail Stores19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Work from Home0.8%

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