The Town FilesEdison, Georgia
City in Calhoun County · population 1,230 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $64,500
- Household income
- $29,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 40.4
Edison is a city of 1,230 people in Calhoun County, Georgia. The median home is worth $64,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Edison ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edison is worth $64,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $29,375, which is more affordable than 88% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $418 a month. 42.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edison | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $64,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $418 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $29,375 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 42.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Edison
| People | Edison | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Edison
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.9°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edison since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 9, 2024 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on January 22, 2017.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 1,208 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,370 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Edison itself the ACS puts it at 13.6%.
Public schools in Edison
4 public schools with 1,001 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pataula Charter Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 562 | 13.4 |
| Calhoun County Elementary School | PK-5 | 196 | 12.3 |
| Calhoun County High School | 9-12 | 140 | 12.7 |
| Calhoun County Middle School | 6-8 | 103 | 14.7 |
Towns near Edison
- Morgan, GA8.1 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
- Arlington, GA8.5 mi · 1,209 people · home $150,500
- Leary, GA14.2 mi · 524 people · home $53,000
- Cuthbert, GA14.9 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
- Shellman, GA15.3 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Blakely, GA16.7 mi · 5,371 people · home $152,500
- Fort Gaines, GA19.4 mi · 995 people · home $90,500
- Dawson, GA22.6 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
Edison questions
Is Edison, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edison scores better for retirees than 40% of Georgia towns and quieter than 41%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Edison?
The median owner-occupied home in Edison is valued at $64,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,375, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $418 a month.
What is the weather like in Edison?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Edison get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 9, 2024. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)