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Edwardsport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
357 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $24,599 per capita
$53,900 Home Value $121,605 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Edwardsport, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$24,599 per capita
Home Value
$53,900
81% below
Zillow: $121,605
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
19% above
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Edwardsport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
19%
Rent
82%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edwardsport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edwardsport residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edwardsport is $53,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,605. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Edwardsport reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,208/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Edwardsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edwardsport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$24,599
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent$950
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$121,605
Housing Units135
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent451/100K
Property5,208/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,724/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation480 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Edwardsport was founded in 1839.
The median home in Edwardsport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.