At a Glance
Median Income
$50,938
$24,883 per capita
Home Value
$83,400
Zillow: $146,851
Median Rent
$571/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $50,938 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,883. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgar is $83,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,851. Median rent is $571/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
23.9% of adults in Edgar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population591
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,938
Per Capita$24,883
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$571
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$146,851
Housing Units245
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgar was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.