The Town FilesEdgefield, South Carolina
Town in Edgefield County · population 2,322 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,500
- Household income
- $39,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 40.0
Edgefield is a town of 2,322 people in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $122,500, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of South Carolina towns.
How Edgefield ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgefield is worth $122,500, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $39,688, which is more affordable than 66% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $731 a month. 50.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgefield | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $731 | $937 |
| Median household income | $39,688 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.5% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Edgefield
| People | Edgefield | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.4% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 87.8% |
Weather in Edgefield
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgefield since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 7, 1998 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2017.
Severe weather in Edgefield County since 1996
Edgefield County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Edgefield County
Edgefield County had 6,014 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,678 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Edgefield itself the ACS puts it at 12.4%.
Public schools in Edgefield
1 public school with 339 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. E. Parker Elementary | PK-5 | 339 | 12.6 |
Towns near Edgefield
- Johnston, SC7.8 mi · 1,997 people · home $106,600
- Murphys Estates, SC12.8 mi · 1,719 people · home $189,300
- Ridge Spring, SC15.9 mi · 579 people · home $69,600
- Graniteville, SC16.7 mi · 2,439 people · home $112,200
- Belvedere, SC17.0 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- Saluda, SC17.4 mi · 3,122 people · home $77,700
- Warrenville, SC18.0 mi · 1,134 people · home $75,500
- North Augusta, SC18.2 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
Edgefield questions
Is Edgefield, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgefield scores better for retirees than 61% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 62%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Edgefield?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgefield is valued at $122,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,688, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $731 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgefield?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Edgefield get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgefield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 7, 1998. The typical South Carolina 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)