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Emerson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
547
Population
2,104/sq mi density
$47,426
Median Income
$30,238 per capita
$113,600
Home Value
$188,018 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
325
Violent Crime/100K
2,820 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,426 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0180°N, 95.4027°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mills County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Emerson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").