Edgerton is a small town of 499 in Missouri, with a median household income of $46,250
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edgerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Edgerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edgerton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Edgerton's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edgerton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edgerton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edgerton's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
99.6 /100k
Property Crime
612.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edgerton is served primarily by NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edgerton, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edgerton sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Edgerton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edgerton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,600 and median rent is $591/month.
Edgerton's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 612.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edgerton are operated by NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edgerton, MO has a population of 499, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edgerton averages 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches
with about 18.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Edgerton, Missouri is 499 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edgerton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $156,600, median household income $46,250, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
