At a Glance
Median Income
$58,523
$36,886 per capita
Home Value
$299,000
Zillow: $448,644
Median Rent
$854/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Emmett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emmett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emmett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emmett residents earn a median household income of $58,523 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,886. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emmett is $299,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,644. Median rent is $854/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Emmett reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Emmett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population7,948
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,731/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,523
Per Capita$36,886
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B+
Home Value$299,000
Rent$854
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$448,644
Housing Units3,087
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property1,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault302/100K
Burglary216/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,377 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Emmett was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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