2014 · Bank of · Wikimedia Commons
Edison’s story
Edison in pictures
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 2014Bank of
EdisonGA
A town of 1,340. A typical home worth about $98K.
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,340
−19.7% since 2010
Typical home
$98K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$29K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Jobs based here
289
A commuter town
What makes Edison stand out
The 3 things Edison does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Edison has shrunk 19.7% since 2010
1,531 people in 2010; 1,340 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Edison’s report card
Now in Edison
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Edison? Is a D− for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Edison’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 88° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Calhoun County Cougars Girls Volleyball (Edison, GA) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 17
- Former Edison city clerk pleads guilty to federal theft charge, faces up to 10 years in prisonWALB · Jul 31
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Edison. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Edison home is worth about $98K
The typical Edison home is worth about $98,000, about the same as a year ago, 71% below the Georgia typical home.
$98KZillow home value
Typical home value
Edison$98K
Georgia$331K
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Edison’s public schools outperform 2% of Georgia districts
The public schools Edison’s kids attend trail 98% of Georgia’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
D−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Elementary School | PK–5 | 207 | D− |
| Calhoun County Middle School | 6–8 | 90 | D− |
| Calhoun County High School | 9–12 | 146 | C |
| Pataula Charter Academy | PK–12 | 578 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state testsAll 4 schools →
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Edison beats the Georgia average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
3 better8 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Edison | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.9% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 33.2% | 17.7% |
Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early
17.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
9th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Edison
Most working residents leave Edison for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Albany (12%), Arlington (7%) and Colquitt (6%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Edison7%
Albany12%
Arlington7%
Colquitt6%
Blakely4%
34 mi
median commute distance
289
jobs based in Edison
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Edison has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–62°
Spring53–78°
Summer70–91°
Fall55–79°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Edison
Edison's reported crime rate is close to Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Edison1.6
Georgia3.9
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Edison20.2
Georgia17.5
U.S.20
2
violent crimes reported in 2022
25
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Small town
1,340 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Edison
City in Georgia, United States
Edison is a city in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,230. The Edison Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,230
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 292 ft
- ZIP code
- 39846
- Area code
- 229
More about Edison
Still missing for Edison:upcoming events