The Town FilesEdwards County, Illinois
6,075 people. The median home is worth $100,000 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $60,519.
Towns in Edwards County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1,971 | $93,800 | $56,500 | 40.3 |
| West Salem | 786 | $74,600 | $49,821 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Edwards County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $811 | $960 |
| Median household income | $60,519 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
1,933 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,778 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 603 storm events in Edwards County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Edwards County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| June 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | DR-871: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).