Arkansas
Emmet is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 441. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Emmet receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Emmet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Emmet is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Emmet is $66,900, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Emmet enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,124 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
| County GDP | $318M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,900 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $66,900 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Homeownership | 78.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,900 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 303 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7225°N, 93.4662°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05099 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |