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Emhouse, TX

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Emhouse is a small town in Texas with a population of 141. Residents earn $40,833 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 522/sq mi density
$40,833 Median Income $16,379 per capita
$83,400 Home Value
$1,156 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,833 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $1,156/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,833
46% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,400
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,156
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
66% lower than US avg

How Emhouse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population141
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 43%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$16,379
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,378M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$1,156
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units78
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured19.7%
Smoking15.0%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation470 ft (143 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+53.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries2

Is Emhouse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Emhouse receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Emhouse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Emhouse is $40,833, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Emhouse is $83,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 53.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Emhouse enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Emhouse has a population of 141 with a density of 522 people per square mile. The median age is 26.1 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (42.6%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

141
Total Population
522
People / sq mi
26.1yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Emhouse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.1%
15% below US avg
Spanish32.9%
146% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Emhouse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Emhouse is $40,833, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Emhouse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,833
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,379
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$63,502

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,010
County GDP$2,378M

Business (County)

Restaurants79
Healthcare122
Retail147
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,220
106% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Emhouse is $83,400, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,156 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,400
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,156
1% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units78
Median Year Built2000

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,220
106% above US avg
Effective Rate8.66%
In Emhouse, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 29.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Emhouse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.4%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate56.3%
Uninsured19.7%
129% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.2%
Dental Visits55.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access53.4%
Healthcare Facilities122
Emhouse has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation470 ft (143 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density522/sq mi
Coordinates32.1613°N, 96.5770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48349
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.8-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 51.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+53.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density522/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities122
Restaurants79
Retail Stores147

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone59.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.0%

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