At a Glance
Median Income
$68,875
$41,545 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $124,845
Median Rent
$850/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Emden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emden residents earn a median household income of $68,875 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,545. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emden is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,845. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
22.6% of adults in Emden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population374
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,558/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,875
Per Capita$41,545
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$850
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$124,845
Housing Units176
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation591 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Emden was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.