Edgar, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Yellowstone County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
79 Population 116/sq mi density
$61,591 Median Income $38,427 per capita
$235,700 Home Value $388,451 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$235,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgar, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,591
18% below
$38,427 per capita
Home Value
$235,700
16% below
Zillow: $388,451
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
95.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
84%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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. 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.

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$38,427
Unemployment
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%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
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
Broadband88.5%
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
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.