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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39846

Area code229

Living in Edison

Housing in Edison

$98K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Edison home is worth about $98,000, about the same as a year ago, 71% below the Georgia typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Edison

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Edison's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Edison 1.6

Georgia 3.9

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Edison 20.2

Georgia 17.5

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Edison

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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.

Albany

12%

Arlington

Colquitt

Blakely

7%Work in townlive and work in Edison 34 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 289Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Edison →

Health in Edison

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 41% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Georgia

3better than GA·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.9%Fewer binge drinkersGA 14.5% · better 82.2%More adults treating high blood pressureGA 77.4% · better 33.2%More adults facing food insecurityGA 17.7% · worse

Care nearby

Lifebrite Community Hospital of EarlyBlakely · 17.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Edison Medical CenterEdison · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Edison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Edison →

Natural hazards in Edison

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Edison flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Edison

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Edison →

Climate in Edison

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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.

62° / 39°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Edison get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 13, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Edison →

Schools in Edison

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D⁻

School Grade D-

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.

DistrictState Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter AcademySchools4

Calhoun County Elementary School D-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 207 students Calhoun County Middle School D-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 90 students Calhoun County High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 146 students Pataula Charter Academy COther · Grades PK–12 · 578 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.