At a Glance
Median Income
$38,438
$21,931 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $134,786
Median Rent
$657/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
15.9% smoking rate
How Edwards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edwards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edwards a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edwards residents earn a median household income of $38,438 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,931. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwards is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,786. Median rent is $657/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
17.9% of adults in Edwards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwards has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population903
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,438
Per Capita$21,931
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$657
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$134,786
Housing Units509
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation244 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Edwards was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.