At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$30,896 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $124,489
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
26.1% smoking rate
How Edgefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgefield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgefield residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,896. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgefield is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,489. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
27.3% of adults in Edgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density924/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$990M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units141
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgefield was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.