The Town FilesEdgeley, North Dakota
City in LaMoure County · population 585 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,700
- Household income
- $50,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 55.0
Edgeley is a city of 585 people in LaMoure County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $110,700, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks quieter than 89% of North Dakota towns, better for retirees than 87% of North Dakota towns, better for families than 86% of North Dakota towns.
How Edgeley ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgeley is worth $110,700, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $50,417, which is more affordable than 69% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $572 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgeley | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,700 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $572 | $775 |
| Median household income | $50,417 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Edgeley
| People | Edgeley | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.0 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.2% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 14.2 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 87.3% |
Weather in Edgeley
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 3.7°F. About 21.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.0 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgeley since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 17, 2011 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 29, 2024.
Severe weather in LaMoure County since 1996
LaMoure County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4760: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4613: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in LaMoure County
LaMoure County had 1,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,019 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Edgeley itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Edgeley
3 public schools with 260 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 132 | 14.7 |
| EDGELEY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 99 | 16.5 |
| WILLOW BANK COLONY SCHOOL | PK-8 | 29 | 14.5 |
Towns near Edgeley
- LaMoure, ND19.8 mi · 764 people · home $151,900
- Ellendale, ND26.3 mi · 1,125 people · home $116,100
Edgeley questions
Is Edgeley, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgeley scores better for retirees than 87% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 89%. 28.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.0).
How much does a house cost in Edgeley?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgeley is valued at $110,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,417, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $572 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgeley?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.1 inches of precipitation a year and 43.0 inches of snow.
Does Edgeley get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgeley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 17, 2011. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- 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)