Edwards is a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Edwards had a population of 995. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39066

Area code601

Living in Edwards

Housing in Edwards

$135K▼ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Edwards home is worth about $135,000, down 4.9% in a year, 32% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Edwards

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Not graded

Edwards has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent1

Property8

Reported in 20259

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Edwards

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Most working residents leave Edwards for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (21%), Ridgeland (8%) and Vicksburg (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Jackson

21%

Ridgeland

Vicksburg

Clinton

1%Work in townlive and work in Edwards 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 45Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Edwards →

Health in Edwards

Compared with Mississippi

6better than MS·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 4▼ 6 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.1%Fewer adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · better 16%Fewer adults with depressionMS 19.5% · better 24.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse

Care nearby

Merit Health River RegionVicksburg · 13.3 mi · ER

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Edwards SiteEdwards · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Edwards

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Edwards flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Edwards

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

Climate in Edwards

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Edwards has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 39°Winter

77° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

78° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Edwards get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 6, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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