The Town FilesEdgerton, Minnesota
City in Pipestone County · population 1,258 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,100
- Household income
- $68,894
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 50.2
Edgerton is a city of 1,258 people in Pipestone County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $132,100, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 83% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 80% of Minnesota towns.
How Edgerton ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgerton is worth $132,100, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $68,894, which is more affordable than 95% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 92.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgerton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,100 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $825 | $991 |
| Median household income | $68,894 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Edgerton
| People | Edgerton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 13.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Edgerton
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgerton since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 16, 1992 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on July 4, 1968.
Severe weather in Pipestone County since 1996
Pipestone County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Pipestone County
Pipestone County had 4,302 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,888 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Edgerton itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Edgerton
2 public schools with 430 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGERTON SECONDARY | 6-12 | 221 | 11.1 |
| EDGERTON ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 209 | 12.3 |
Towns near Edgerton
- Pipestone, MN12.3 mi · 4,215 people · home $114,100
- Jasper, MN13.5 mi · 610 people · home $76,900
- Luverne, MN15.9 mi · 4,946 people · home $208,000
- Adrian, MN19.4 mi · 1,194 people · home $165,500
- Slayton, MN20.1 mi · 2,013 people · home $161,700
- Garretson, SD21.7 mi · 1,228 people · home $203,800
- Fulda, MN26.2 mi · 1,371 people · home $164,700
- Flandreau, SD26.2 mi · 2,372 people · home $150,400
Edgerton questions
Is Edgerton, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgerton scores better for retirees than 83% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 58%. 32.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Edgerton?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgerton is valued at $132,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,894, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgerton?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 43.3 inches of snow.
Does Edgerton get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgerton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 16, 1992. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)