At a Glance
Median Income
$66,739
$35,064 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
Zillow: $207,413
Median Rent
$681/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Edgerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgerton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgerton residents earn a median household income of $66,739 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgerton is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,413. Median rent is $681/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
28.6% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,207
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,739
Per Capita$35,064
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$681
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$207,413
Housing Units567
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,578 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgerton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.