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Emerson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Columbia County County
Emerson, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Emerson a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Emerson reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,865/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.