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0.5% of working residents work locally in Edgar, against 34% in Nebraska’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Edgar. Edgar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Edgar beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 577 in 1880, a peak of 1,105 in 1890, 428 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1888 and 2 maps from 1898 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Edgar, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Edgar.
The typical Edgar home is worth about $146,000, up 4.1% in a year, 47% below the Nebraska typical home. 77% of Edgar households own their home, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median household income than Edgar. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Edgar. Since 2013, Edgar has lost 57 jobs, to 56 in 2023.
| Edgar | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Edgar has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Edgar is 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). 26% of Edgar residents are under 18. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Edgar | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 26% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 28% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Edgar | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 20% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.4% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.6% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.4% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.4% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Edgar beats the Nebraska average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Edgar.
| Edgar | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Edgar | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| More smokers | 17% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.9% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Edgar; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Edgar residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Edgar’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Nebraska, United States
Edgar is a city in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Edgar had a population of 428. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Edgar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.