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Edgar, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
591 Population 748/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $24,883 per capita
$83,400 Home Value $141,603 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $571/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density748/sq mi
Coordinates40.3683°N, 97.9710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 45 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 71 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 71 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 72 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 71 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 80 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 70 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 70 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 46 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 37 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 138 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 70 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 79 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 70 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 146 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 71 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 73 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 528 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 39 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 61 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 77 km 4
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 41 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 19 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 7 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 54 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Edgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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