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Edgerton, MO
City in Platte County, Missouri.
Population
518
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
459
ZIP codes
0
Edgerton and its ZIP codes
Edgerton at a glance
- Edgerton is about 5.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,393 a year, 11% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,100 (8% below Missouri) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Edgerton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgerton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,393
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$212,100
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (98), Irish Americans (96), French Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Edgerton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,165
48,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,607
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$952M
FY 2026, $8,917 per person
How people get to work
Edgerton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgerton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
703
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgerton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Edgerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RidgelyVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| TrimbleCity | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GraysonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Camden PointCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| GowerCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| SmithvilleCity | 7.9 mi | 16.2 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| DearbornCity | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| PlattsburgCity | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| FaucettCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Platte CityCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| TracyCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AgencyVillage | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| FerrelviewVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HoltCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgerton, MO in?
- Edgerton is in Platte County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Edgerton, MO?
- About 518 people live in Edgerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgerton?
- Nearby places include Ridgely (3.3 mi), Trimble (3.8 mi), Grayson (4.1 mi), Camden Point (7.4 mi), Gower (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023