At a Glance
Median Income
$35,750
$27,887 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
Zillow: $225,095
Median Rent
$771/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
19.7% smoking rate
How Edmund Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edmund's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edmund a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edmund residents earn a median household income of $35,750 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,887. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edmund is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,095. Median rent is $771/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
8.9% of adults in Edmund hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edmund has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,274
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$27,887
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent$771
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$225,095
Housing Units539
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation438 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute37 min
Broadband64.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Edmund was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.