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Edgar, WI
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,409
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
779
ZIP codes
0
Edgar and its ZIP codes
Edgar at a glance
- Edgar is about 7.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,482, 18% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,200 (32% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $813 a month.
Local data for Edgar, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgar, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,482
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$813/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (867), Polish Americans (277), Irish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marathon County. PPP loans are for Edgar.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
69,778 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,589
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Edgar, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgar, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgar, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Edgar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FenwoodVillage | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Marathon CityVillage | 6.1 mi | 3.2 |
| AthensVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.5 |
| StratfordVillage | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| Rib MountainVillage | 14 mi | 24.5 |
| WausauCity | 16 mi | 19.2 |
| MaineVillage | 16 mi | 43.1 |
| MosineeCity | 17 mi | 7.8 |
| RothschildVillage | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| ColbyCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| SchofieldCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| UnityVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| DorchesterVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| KronenwetterVillage | 20 mi | 51.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgar, WI in?
- Edgar is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Edgar, WI?
- About 1,409 people live in Edgar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgar?
- Nearby places include Fenwood (4.7 mi), Marathon City (6.1 mi), Athens (9.2 mi), Stratford (10 mi), Rib Mountain (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023