At a Glance
Median Income
$61,591
$38,427 per capita
Home Value
$235,700
Zillow: $388,451
Violent Crime
151/100K
302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
35.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Edgar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgar residents earn a median household income of $61,591 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,427. The unemployment rate stands at 35.5% (886% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgar is $235,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,451. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Edgar reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 302/100K.
Education
4.3% of adults in Edgar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$38,427
Unemployment35.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,700
Rent
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$388,451
Housing Units53
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property302/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,476 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgar was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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