At a Glance
Median Income
$60,278
$28,910 per capita
Home Value
$79,400
Zillow: $218,315
Median Rent
$583/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Egan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Egan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Egan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Egan residents earn a median household income of $60,278 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,910. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 218 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Egan is $79,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,315. Median rent is $583/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
22.5% of adults in Egan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Egan 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 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,278
Per Capita$28,910
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$486M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,400
Rent$583
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$218,315
Housing Units120
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,921/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,530 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Egan was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.