At a Glance
Median Income
$26,406
$16,001 per capita
Home Value
$26,300
Zillow: $53,763
Median Rent
$531/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
19.5%
43.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.9% 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?
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 $26,406 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,001. The unemployment rate stands at 19.5% (442% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgerton is $26,300 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,763. Median rent is $531/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.0% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female30% / 71%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,406
Per Capita$16,001
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty43.8%
County GDP$6,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$26,300
Rent$531
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$53,763
Housing Units77
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,915/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,915 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute10 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgerton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
71.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.