The Town FilesEdmonton, Kentucky
City in Metcalfe County · population 1,671 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,000
- Household income
- $51,272
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.9
Edmonton is a city of 1,671 people in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $104,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for retirees than 81% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 80% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 77% of Kentucky towns.
How Edmonton ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edmonton is worth $104,000, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $51,272, which is more affordable than 90% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $625 a month. 52.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edmonton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $625 | $837 |
| Median household income | $51,272 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 52.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Edmonton
| People | Edmonton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Edmonton
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.2 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edmonton since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 1998 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Metcalfe County since 1996
Metcalfe County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4913: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Metcalfe County
Metcalfe County had 2,174 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,358 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Edmonton itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Edmonton
3 public schools with 1,460 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County Elementary School | PK-5 | 656 | 14.3 |
| Metcalfe County High School | 9-12 | 466 | 17.3 |
| Metcalfe County Middle School | 6-8 | 338 | 17.8 |
Towns near Edmonton
- Glasgow, KY16.8 mi · 15,014 people · home $173,900
- Columbia, KY19.2 mi · 4,845 people · home $143,600
- Burkesville, KY19.6 mi · 1,388 people · home $117,300
- Tompkinsville, KY20.0 mi · 2,309 people · home $99,000
- Greensburg, KY20.2 mi · 2,179 people · home $140,400
- Horse Cave, KY20.7 mi · 2,212 people · home $113,700
- Cave City, KY21.7 mi · 2,356 people · home $116,700
- Summersville, KY24.0 mi · 551 people · home $96,800
Edmonton questions
Is Edmonton, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edmonton scores better for retirees than 81% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 80%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Edmonton?
The median owner-occupied home in Edmonton is valued at $104,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,272, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $625 a month.
What is the weather like in Edmonton?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 7.2 inches of snow.
Does Edmonton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edmonton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 1998. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)