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Emerson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County
Emerson, IA
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 $47,426 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,238. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerson is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,018. Median rent is $913/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Emerson reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,820/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Emerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.