What are the schools like in Edison, NE?

School district data for Edison is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Edison?

The median household income in Edison, NE is $57,976 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Edison, NE?

Edison has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

Edison, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edison, NE affordable or expensive?

Edison's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edison is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $31,100 and the median rent is $675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edison, NE?

Edison has a violent crime rate of 85.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 898.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edison, NE a Good Place to Live?

Edison is a small town of 157 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,976 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Edison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Edison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.3

Edison's overall cost of living index is 81.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edison costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edison, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$31,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,976	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edison's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.5 /100k

Property Crime

898.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Edison, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edison sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 24.8 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edison, NE
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	24.8"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Edison, NE	National Avg
Population	157	—
Median Age	59.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	44.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arapahoe, NE 7 mi Oxford, NE 8 mi Beaver City, NE 10 mi Holbrook, NE 12 mi Stamford, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Edison

Edison, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68936

Edison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison, NE affordable or expensive?

Edison's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edison roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $31,100 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Edison, NE?

Edison's violent crime rate is 85.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 898.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edison?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Edison, NE a good place to live?

Edison, NE has a population of 157, a median household income of $57,976, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Edison?

Edison averages 40.8°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.8 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edison?

Edison, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68936.

What is the population of Edison?

The population of Edison, Nebraska is 157 with a median age of 59.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edison?

Key numbers for living in Edison: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $31,100, median household income $57,976, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.