At a Glance
Median Income
$60,476
$24,015 per capita
Home Value
$35,600
Zillow: $156,472
Median Rent
$700/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edison residents earn a median household income of $60,476 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,015. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edison is $35,600 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,472. Median rent is $700/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
4.7% of adults in Edison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edison has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population167
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,476
Per Capita$24,015
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,600
Rent$700
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$156,472
Housing Units97
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation2,117 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Edison was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.