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Edgar

Total population

1,409

Median home value

$180,200

16.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$63,482

Edgar$63k
National$74k
Elevation393 m
Land area4.69 km²
Weather50°F · Mostly Clear
Coordinates44.92°, -89.96°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
393 m
Area
4.69 km²
Official website
vil.edgar.wi.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Edgar is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,439 at the 2020 census. Edgar has maintained Tree City USA standing since 1995.

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History & geography

History

Edgar was platted in 1891 by the railroad. It was named for William Edgar, a local landowner and owner of a sawmill.

Geography

Edgar is located at (44.923757, -89.964659). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
51.1
Median home value
$180,200
Housing units
731
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
1.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
93.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
44.9229
Longitude
-89.9626
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
81°F
Sunny
Friday Night
62°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
76°F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
67°F
Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Edgar, WI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.6%
Diabetes
8.2%
Adult obesity
36.2%
Binge drinking
22.3%
Adult smoking
14.6%
No leisure activity
25.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
38,113
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    2,006
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,626
  • Downy Woodpecker
    Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,576
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
    1,519
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,476
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,465
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,361
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    1,343

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
0
Largest magnitude
—
Largest event
—

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

J
Jerry Dahlke
American baseball player (1929-2006)
Woodrow Swancutt
Woodrow Swancutt
Air Force General

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Wisconsin

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.82
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,395

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
157
Avg daily Wikipedia views
5
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Edgar

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
David Wroblewski · 2008
The story of Edgar Sawtelle
The story of Edgar Sawtelle
David Wroblewski · 2008
Our Wisconsin, a School History of the Badger State
Edgar George Doudna · 2018
Our Wisconsin
Our Wisconsin
Edgar George Doudna · 1920
The prewar industrial pattern of Wisconsin
Edgar Zavitz Palmer · 1947
Indicators of current business conditions in Wisconsin
Edgar Zavitz Palmer · 1947
The making of our Wisconsin schools, 1848-1948
Edgar George Doudna · 1948
The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle A Novel
The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle A Novel
David Wroblewski · 2008

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
BIG RIB RIVER AT RIB FALLS, WI
Distance
4.4 mi
Streamflow
54.4 cfs
Gage height
2.08 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC.

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library