Nebraska
Edgar is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 591. Residents earn $50,938 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edgar receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Edgar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgar is $50,938, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Edgar is $83,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Edgar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,938 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,883 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,693 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 280 |
| County GDP | $560M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $83,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,603 |
| Census Median Rent | $571 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,978/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3683°N, 97.9710°W |
| County FIPS | 31059 |
Winner: Republican by 54.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |