At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$24,599 per capita
Home Value
$53,900
Zillow: $130,046
Median Rent
$950/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edwardsport 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
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 1.2% (67% 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 $130,046. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$24,599
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent$950
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$130,046
Housing Units135
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.