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Edgar, MT
Census-designated place in Carbon County, Montana.
Population
60
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Edgar and its ZIP codes
Edgar at a glance
- Edgar is about 12 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Edgar, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Edgar.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,342
3,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.3M
FY 2026, $8,625 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Edgar, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
717
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgar, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Edgar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontaquaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| FrombergTown | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| JolietTown | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.9 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| BridgerTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| LaurelCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| PryorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 39.8 |
| RobertsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| ColumbusTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| BelfryCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| BearcreekTown | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Red LodgeCity | 26 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgar, MT in?
- Edgar is in Carbon County, Montana.
- What is the population of Edgar, MT?
- About 60 people live in Edgar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgar?
- Nearby places include Montaqua (4 mi), Rockvale (4.1 mi), Fromberg (5.1 mi), Joliet (5.8 mi), Silesia (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023