Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
0.5% of working residents work locally in Edgar Township, below both Nebraska’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (8%). No town among the 57 in Nebraska we compare has a lower median rent than Edgar Township. The biggest park or preserve is Bluewing Wildlife Management Area, at 310 acres. Edgar Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Edgar Township 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 3 maps from 1898 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Edgar Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Edgar Township.
At 28 minutes, Edgar Township’s average trip to work is where Nebraska’s towns sit at 17 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Edgar Township has lost 39 jobs, to 102 in 2023. Edgar Township’s median household income is $52,000.
| Edgar Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (25% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Edgar Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 18% |
44.8% women, 55.2% men
About 123 men for every 100 women. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Edgar Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.4% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.7% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.4% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.2% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.1% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Edgar Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Edgar Township is 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Edgar Township beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 29% of Edgar Township adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 5 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Edgar Township.
| Edgar Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Edgar Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bluewing Wildlife Management Area | — | 310 |
| 2. Smith Waterfowl Production Area | — | 156 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Edgar Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Edgar Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Edgar Township’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 Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.