At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$45,031 per capita
Home Value
$66,900
Zillow: $109,820
Median Rent
$525/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.4% smoking rate
How Emmet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emmet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emmet 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
Emmet residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,031. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emmet is $66,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,820. Median rent is $525/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
14.0% of adults in Emmet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmet has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$45,031
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,900
Rent$525
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$109,820
Housing Units221
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation303 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Emmet was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.