At a Glance
Median Income
$61,442
$42,868 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $270,225
Median Rent
$807/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.6% 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 $61,442 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,868. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,960 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgar is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,225. Median rent is $807/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
15.6% of adults in Edgar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgar has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,366
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,442
Per Capita$42,868
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$11,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$807
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$270,225
Housing Units701
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,974/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgar was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 329 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.