Emmetsburg, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,651
Population
963/sq mi density
$57,353
Median Income
$33,900 per capita
$114,600
Home Value
$173,138 Zillow
$589
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,353 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $589/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,651
Census 2023
Population Density
963
per square mile
Land Area
3.8
square miles (9.8 km²)
Median Age
45.0 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96.6%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99%
Spanish
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.9%
30% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,651 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 963 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 99.0% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 16.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 83.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |