At a Glance
Median Income
$73,036
$22,500 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
Zillow: $141,036
Median Rent
$775/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.8% smoking rate
How Emerson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerson residents earn a median household income of $73,036 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,500. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 622 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerson is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,036. Median rent is $775/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
20.2% of adults in Emerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,036
Per Capita$22,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$1,306M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$775
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$141,036
Housing Units133
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation309 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Emerson was founded in 1905.
The median home in Emerson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.