At a Glance
Median Income
$62,679
$38,287 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $258,166
Median Rent
$619/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Emery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emery a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emery residents earn a median household income of $62,679 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,287. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emery is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $619/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
26.1% of adults in Emery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emery has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,679
Per Capita$38,287
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$619
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units210
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death4,906/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,388 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Emery was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.