Edison, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Calhoun County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,330 Population 568/sq mi density
$27,440 Median Income $17,342 per capita
$66,500 Home Value $97,541 Zillow
$437 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$27,440 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,500 home value, $437/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Edison, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,440
63% below
$17,342 per capita
Home Value
$66,500
76% below
Zillow: $97,541
Median Rent
$437/mo
62% below
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Edison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Home Value
24%
Rent
38%
Poverty
272%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edison residents earn a median household income of $27,440 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,342. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edison is $66,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,541. Median rent is $437/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

9.7% of adults in Edison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edison has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,330
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,440
Per Capita$17,342
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,500
Rent$437
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$97,541
Housing Units459
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation298 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Edison was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.