At a Glance
Home Value
$136,100
Zillow: $309,644
Median Rent
$710/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
1,160/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Emerald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerald a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald is $136,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,644. Median rent is $710/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Emerald reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,160/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Emerald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,403
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
Home Value$136,100
Rent$710
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$309,644
Housing Units88
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property1,160/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,205 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute46 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Emerald was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 226 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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