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Emerson, NE
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Emerson, NE
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 $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,642. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerson is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,794. Median rent is $691/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Emerson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 377/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Emerson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.