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Edgewood, IL
Village in Effingham County, Illinois.
Population
351
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
346
ZIP codes
0
Edgewood and its ZIP codes
Edgewood at a glance
- Edgewood is 52% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Edgewood, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Edgewood.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,283
23,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewood, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgewood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Edgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MasonTown | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| La CledeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| IolaVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| WatsonVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FarinaVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| AltamontCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| St. PeterVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| St. ElmoCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LouisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| KinmundyCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| EffinghamCity | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| BrownstownVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| TeutopolisVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| DieterichVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| ShumwayVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| AlmaVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewood, IL in?
- Edgewood is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Edgewood, IL?
- About 351 people live in Edgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewood?
- Nearby places include Mason (2.9 mi), La Clede (3.9 mi), Iola (6.5 mi), Watson (8.8 mi), Farina (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023