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Edmund, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,274 Population 187/sq mi density
$35,750 Median Income $27,887 per capita
$100,200 Home Value $225,095 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 4,005 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmund, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,750
52% below
$27,887 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
64% below
Zillow: $225,095
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
4,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmund a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 8.6% (139% 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.

Safety & Crime

Edmund reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,005/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,274
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$27,887
Unemployment8.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property4,005/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,865/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.