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Edgerton’s story
Edgerton in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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EdgertonMO
A town of 518. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
518
+10.1% since 2010
Typical home
$244K
+4.4% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
39.8
years
Jobs based here
41
A commuter town
What makes Edgerton stand out
The thing Edgerton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
518 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Edgerton’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Edgerton. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Edgerton
Most working residents leave Edgerton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (32%), St. Joseph (7%) and Platte City (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Edgerton1%
Kansas City32%
St. Joseph7%
Platte City7%
Kansas City6%
23 mi
median commute distance
41
jobs based in Edgerton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Edgerton’s public schools outperform 67% of Missouri districts
The public schools Edgerton’s kids attend outperform 67% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte Intermediate | 3–5 | 108 | B |
| Platte Valley Coop. | K–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Edgerton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–41°
Spring43–65°
Summer65–86°
Fall44–67°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
13
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Edgerton is
Edgerton beats the Missouri average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Missouri
12 better20 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Edgerton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.1% | 13.7% |
Saint Lukes North Hospital
17.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Edgerton home is worth about $244K
The typical Edgerton home is worth about $244,000, up 4.4% in a year, 9% below the Missouri typical home.
$244KZillow home value
Typical home value
Edgerton$244K
Missouri$268K
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Edgerton is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 720 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Edgerton City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Edgerton for work
Where Edgerton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
41jobs based in Edgerton
1%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Edgerton
3 notable people were born in Edgerton.
About Edgerton
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Edgerton is a city in northeastern Platte County, Missouri, United States, that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 601 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 601
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- ZIP code
- 64444
- Area code
- 816