Edgar, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,366
Population
755/sq mi density
$61,442
Median Income
$42,868 per capita
$165,900
Home Value
$270,225 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,442 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $807/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,261 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9229°N, 89.9626°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marathon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Edgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").