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Edgerton, MO


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Edgerton, Missouri

Edgerton, Missouri, in Platte county, is 21 miles SE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 28 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 533 people people live in Edgerton.

The People and Families of Edgerton

In Edgerton, about 73% of adults are married. Homes in Edgerton tend to contain married couples.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgerton had a median family income of $50,625. Overall, families in Edgerton are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Edgerton.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.

Edgerton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Edgerton, about 87% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Edgerton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Edgerton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyEdgerton Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Edgerton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Edgerton, MO

Comparing Edgerton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents43
Housing Recently Built32
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime88
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