North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Emma is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 2,757. Residents earn $40,964 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Emma receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Emma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Emma is $40,964, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Emma is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Emma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 59.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.5% |
| 202% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,964 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,474 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,130 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,785 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,107 |
| County GDP | $21,262M |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Healthcare | 1,283 |
| Retail | 1,329 |
| Manufacturing | 331 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.69% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $88,900 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $342,000 |
| Median List Price | $342,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $357 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $981 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,058 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.69% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 70.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,557/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,179 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6020°N, 82.5958°W |
| County FIPS | 37021 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,283 |
| Restaurants | 971 |
| Retail Stores | 1,329 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |