At a Glance
Median Income
$43,438
$14,293 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
20.2% smoking rate
How Emet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emet a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emet residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,293. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Emet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emet has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$14,293
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$591M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$161,013
Housing Units22
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation816 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Emet was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.