What are the schools like in Edgar, MT?

School district data for Edgar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Edgar?

The median household income in Edgar, MT is $97,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 39.7%.

What is the weather like in Edgar, MT?

Edgar has an average high temperature of 35.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

Edgar, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edgar, MT affordable or expensive?

Edgar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgar is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edgar, MT?

Edgar has a violent crime rate of 83.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 158.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgar, MT a Good Place to Live?

Edgar is a small town of 104 in Montana, with a median household income of $97,563 and a 39.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Edgar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Edgar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edgar 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: 89.6

Edgar's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgar costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edgar, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edgar's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.9 /100k

Property Crime

158.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Edgar, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgar sees average highs of 35.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 13.8 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgar, MT
Average High — January	35.9°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	13.8"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Edgar, MT	National Avg
Population	104	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	39.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montaqua, MT 4 mi Rockvale, MT 4 mi Fromberg, MT 5 mi Joliet, MT 6 mi Silesia, MT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Edgar

Edgar, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59026

Edgar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar, MT affordable or expensive?

Edgar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edgar roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgar, MT?

Edgar's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Edgar, MT a good place to live?

Edgar, MT has a population of 104, a median household income of $97,563, and an unemployment rate of 39.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Edgar?

Edgar averages 35.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.8 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edgar?

Edgar, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59026.

What is the population of Edgar?

The population of Edgar, Montana is 104 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgar?

Key numbers for living in Edgar: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $159,400, median household income $97,563, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.