Edgerton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
487 Population 431/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $38,477 per capita
$180,000 Home Value $244,311 Zillow
$598 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $598/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgerton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$38,477 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Zillow: $244,311
Median Rent
$598/mo
49% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
64%
Rent
51%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgerton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edgerton residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,477. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edgerton is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,311. Median rent is $598/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

12.7% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population487
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$38,477
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$598
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$244,311
Housing Units238
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute38 min
Broadband77.4%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgerton was built in 1965.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (15 miles).
17.5% of the population has a disability.