Edgar, NE
- Elevation
- 1,726 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Edgar is a quiet, friendly town of around 400 people set among the rolling farmland of Clay County in south-central Nebraska. Like many towns in the area, it got its start in the 1870s as a railroad stop and quickly grew into a hub for local farming families. Today, Edgar offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle where neighbors know each other and the pace of daily life is comfortably slow.
Residents enjoy peaceful residential streets, a low cost of living, and an easy commute to regional hubs. Clay Center is only a few minutes up the road, while Hastings is about 40 miles northwest for bigger shopping trips, medical centers, and entertainment. For relocators seeking space, quiet surroundings, and a supportive rural community, Edgar makes a welcoming home base.
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