Edwards, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 953 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.3%
Males: 350  (36.8%)
Females: 603  (63.2%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39066.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,065 (it was $29,231 in 2000)
Edwards:

$30,065
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,208 (it was $12,308 in 2000)

Edwards town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,730 (it was $48,700 in 2000)
Edwards:

$100,730
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,474; detached houses: $136,197; mobile homes: $27,110

Median gross rent in 2022: $510.

March 2022 cost of living index in Edwards: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.0%

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Edwards, Mississippi as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Edwards is 56 to 1.


Crime rates in Edwards by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(155.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(100.9)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(95.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(195.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(99.9)
1
(99.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(155.5)
6
(580.3)
2
(192.7)
2
(189.9)
3
(284.6)
3
(292.7)
7
(683.6)
12
(1,183)
22
(2,198)
16
(1,590)
20
(2,018)
7
(700.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(233.3)
6
(580.3)
7
(674.4)
7
(664.8)
14
(1,328)
1
(97.6)
16
(1,562)
24
(2,367)
13
(1,299)
17
(1,690)
4
(403.6)
5
(500.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(155.5)
3
(290.1)
3
(289.0)
5
(474.8)
12
(1,139)
4
(390.2)
6
(585.9)
21
(2,071)
9
(899.1)
20
(1,988)
10
(1,009)
6
(600.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(97.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index178.1197.397.3132.0195.481.0328.1485.2596.4545.7553.0199.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Edwards, MS

Crime rate in Edwards detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.00
Mississippi average:

2.08
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Ancestries: American (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 160 feet

Land area: 1.67 square miles.

Population density: 572 people per square mile   (low).

Edwards, Mississippi map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $543 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $288 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (23.4 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (133.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (334.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Bolton, MS (2.9 miles ),
Learned, MS (3.1 miles),
Raymond, MS (3.5 miles ),
Utica, MS (4.0 miles ),
Vicksburg, MS (4.0 miles ),
Clinton, MS (4.1 miles ),
Delta, LA (4.4 miles ),
Byram, MS (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.33 N, Longitude: 90.60 W

Area code: 601

Distribution of median household income in Edwards, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Edwards, MS in 2022
Edwards satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,800
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $194,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,400
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,700
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $106,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $73,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $62,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Edwards, MS residents
Average permit cost in Edwards, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +125 (+10.2%).
Most common industries in Edwards, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (10.9%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Food (12.6%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Food (9.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Edwards, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Edwards, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Edwards, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 77.4. This is about average.

City:

77.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.104. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.104
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 6.79. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.79
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.254. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.254
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.78. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.78
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Edwards-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/3/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Edwards town center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1953, a category F5 tornado 12.0 miles away from the town center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Edwards-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 218% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 229.2 miles away from Edwards center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 213.1 miles away from Edwards center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 208.3 miles away from Edwards center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Edwards center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 216.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hinds County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Edwards topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Edwards:

  • TRUCARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; RAYMOND, MS)
  • SHADY LAWN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • COVENANT HEALTH AND REHAB OF VICKSBURG, LP (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 15 miles away; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE/VICKSBURG (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • PATIENT'S CHOICE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF VIC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • TRANQUIL BLESSINGS (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CLINTON, MS)

Airports located in Edwards:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Edwards:

  • Hinds Community College (about 13 miles; Raymond, MS; Full-time enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi College (about 16 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Jackson State University (about 24 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
  • Belhaven University (about 26 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
  • Alcorn State University (about 45 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 46 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
  • Holmes Community College (about 60 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Hinds Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Relax Inn (600 Wallace Drive).

Birthplace of: Charlie Patton - Delta blues musician, Norman Francis Vandivier - Recipient of the Navy Cross, Otis Harris - Athletics competitor, Sam Richardson - College basketball player (Southern Miss Golden Eagles).

Hinds County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.5%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
8 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Edwards:

Marital status in Edwards, MS
  • Never married: 58.6%
  • Now married: 20.1%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in Edwards:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.8
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Edwards, MS (based on Hinds County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant91,042218
Black Protestant31,86496
Mainline Protestant29,10160
Catholic7,2939
Other4,67220
Orthodox5202
None80,793-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 42
Hinds County:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Hinds County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Hinds County:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 131
This county:

5.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 109
This county:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hinds County:

11.1%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.0%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hinds County:

11.5%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Edwards:

47.5%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.4%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Edwards:

30.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Edwards:

19.6%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.0%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
This city:

38.7%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

52.1%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Edwards, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$14,958$59,8324$10,553
Financial Administration 2$11,181$67,0861$440
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$750
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,050
Totals for Government 6$29,682$59,36413$14,793

Edwards government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $269,000 ($282.27)
    Police Protection: $167,000 ($175.24)
    Sewerage: $135,000 ($141.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $100,000 ($104.93)
    Financial Administration: $80,000 ($83.95)
    Central Staff Services: $45,000 ($47.22)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($9.44)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($3.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($8.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $217,000 ($227.70)

Edwards government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $101,000 ($105.98)
    Other: $57,000 ($59.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($51.42)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $46,000 ($48.27)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($5.25)
    Other: $3,000 ($3.15)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $20,000 ($20.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($7.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $244,000 ($256.03)
  • Tax - Property: $201,000 ($210.91)
    Other Selective Sales: $74,000 ($77.65)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $12,000 ($12.59)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($2.10)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.10)

Edwards government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $205,000 ($215.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $170,000 ($178.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $35,000 ($36.73)

Edwards government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $197,000 ($206.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Edwards:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WZRX (1590 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WQBC (1420 AM; 1 kW; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CORLEY RUSHING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WRTM (1490 AM; 1 kW; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Edwards:

  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WJMI (99.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WBBV (101.3 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BISHOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W288BB (105.5 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WATU (89.3 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJXN-FM (100.9 FM; UTICA, MS; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHJT (93.5 FM; CLINTON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE)
  • WYOY (101.7 FM; GLUCKSTADT, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WRTM-FM (100.5 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WFMN (97.3 FM; FLORA, MS; Owner: WFMN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Edwards:

  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJMF-LP (Channel 53; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJXF-LP (Channel 49; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAPT (Channel 16; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WAPT HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WJKO-LP (Channel 64; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WBXK-CA (Channel 8; JACKSON, ETC., MS; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBMS-CA (Channel 10; JACKSON, MS; Owner: GENE A. BLAILOCK)
  • W46CW (Channel 46; JACKSON/BRANDON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W26BB (Channel 26; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Edwards fatal accident list:

Jul 8, 2009 08:38 PM, Cemetery Rd, Lat: 32.336533, Lon: -90.596694, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 25, 2008 00:45 AM, Potato House Rd, Lat: 32.327760, Lon: -90.617680, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 17, 2005 11:28 PM, Jackson Ave, Lat: 32.335020, Lon: -90.602040, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 23, 2001 02:35 AM, Vicksburg Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 3, 1989 11:25 PM, 256910, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 1982 10:04 PM, 255178, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 26, 1978 01:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 420ft / 128mTotal length
  • $1,001,753,000Total costs
  • 118,910Total average daily traffic
  • 28,332Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Edwards, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 61980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Edwards, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Edwards)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

89 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Edwards)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: WADE JOHN D RANS S7S (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6855G, N6855G, N-6855G, Serial Number: 707474, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 03/12/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/2009
    Registrant (Individual): John D Wade, 5405 Highway 467, Edwards, MS 39066
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 89MG, N89MG, N-89MG, Serial Number: 502-0045, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 08/13/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Gray's Flying Service Inc, Po Box 259, Edwards, MS 39066

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$59,770
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0106.00

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 62 took place in 2006, and the least - 4 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Edwards, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.7%), and Structure Fires (35.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Edwards, MS
    • 24651.7%Outside Fires
    • 16935.5%Structure Fires
    • 5010.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 112.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Edwards, MS
Most common first names in Edwards, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Willie4073.0 years
Mary4079.7 years
John3272.7 years
Robert2768.4 years
James2770.5 years
William2365.4 years
Henry1678.5 years
Annie1675.0 years
Charles1574.0 years
Charlie1377.8 years
Most common last names in Edwards, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3675.4 years
Allen2981.1 years
Williams2975.1 years
Johnson2870.9 years
Moore2078.4 years
Thomas1865.8 years
Davis1875.6 years
Thompson1774.0 years
Jackson1376.3 years
Brown1373.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Edwards, MS
  • 74.3%Utility gas
  • 14.1%Electricity
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Edwards, MS
  • 62.3%Utility gas
  • 37.7%Electricity


Edwards compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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