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City of Edgerton
Overview
Edgerton is considered a small rural town in a very fast
growing county. Edgerton sits on highway 56 and is
two miles south of Interstate 35. The City became
incorporated in 1883 and was named for the chief
railroad engineer who helped lay the railroad
tracks. According to the 2010 U.S. Census,
manufacturing was the highest percentage of
Edgerton’s labor force.
Land Use and Development Trends
In 2010, the population of Edgerton was 1,671, a 13.8% increase since 2000. The land area is
1.28 square miles, and the population density in 2010 was 1,305 people per square mile. With
this increase in population comes an increase in construction for new homes. The greatest
growth is concentrated just to the north of Interstate 35, which could increase hazards
associated with responders having to cross railroad tracks.
Technical and Fiscal Resources
Edgerton has a governing body and two departments to implement policies, the administration
department and public works department. Positions include a part-time building official, a parttime
floodplain manager, a part-time emergency manager, and a part-time grant writer. The
engineering services are contracted to a consultant and geographic information system (GIS)
services are provided by Johnson County.
Financial tools that the city can use to help fund mitigation projects include the following:
• Community Development Block Grants
• Capital Improvements Project Funding
• Johnson County Stormwater Management program
• Taxes for Specific Purposes
• Fees for water or sewer
• Impact fees for New Development
• Debt through General Obligation Bonds
• Debt through Special Tax Bonds
Existing Plans and Policies
Edgerton has been a participant in the NFIP since 08/01/1979. It also has the following plans
and policies in place.
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