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Edgerton, WI
City in Rock County, Wisconsin.
Population
6,014
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,446
ZIP codes
0
Edgerton and its ZIP codes
Edgerton at a glance
- Edgerton is about 13 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 141st most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $72,489 a year, 6% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,900 and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Edgerton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgerton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,489
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,896), Norwegian Americans (1,225), Irish Americans (652).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Edgerton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,479
69,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $8,311 per person
How people get to work
Edgerton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgerton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,089
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgerton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Edgerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FultonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 14.1 |
| MiltonCity | 7.9 mi | 4.7 |
| RockdaleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| StoughtonCity | 9.7 mi | 6.2 |
| JanesvilleCity | 11 mi | 34.6 |
| EvansvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| CambridgeVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| FootvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BrooklynVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| McFarlandVillage | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| OregonVillage | 17 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgerton, WI in?
- Edgerton is in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Edgerton, WI?
- About 6,014 people live in Edgerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgerton?
- Nearby places include Fulton (3.4 mi), Lake Koshkonong (7.2 mi), Milton (7.9 mi), Rockdale (9.3 mi), Stoughton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023