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Edwards, NY
Census-designated place in St. Lawrence County, New York.
Population
490
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
530
ZIP codes
0
Edwards and its ZIP codes
Edwards at a glance
- Edwards is 26% denser than New York as a whole.
Local data for Edwards, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Edwards.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,558
34,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Edwards, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,290
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edwards, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Edwards
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichvilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| HailesboroCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.7 |
| HermonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GouverneurVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| DeKalb JunctionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Star LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Rensselaer FallsVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OxbowCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AntwerpVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| CantonVillage | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Natural BridgeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| HeuveltonVillage | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ColtonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| HammondVillage | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Cranberry LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 19.4 |
| Hannawa FallsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edwards, NY in?
- Edwards is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
- What is the population of Edwards, NY?
- About 490 people live in Edwards, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edwards?
- Nearby places include Richville (9.4 mi), Hailesboro (9.5 mi), Hermon (10 mi), Gouverneur (11 mi), DeKalb Junction (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023