At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$25,691 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
Zillow: $308,717
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emery residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,691. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emery is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,717. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Emery reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,061/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Emery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emery has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population521
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$25,691
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$308,717
Housing Units139
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,061/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,279 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Emery was founded in 1881.
The median home in Emery was built in 1972.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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