At a Glance
Median Income
$39,250
$21,955 per capita
Home Value
$95,500
Zillow: $244,623
Violent Crime
112/100K
1,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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+
2.7 / 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 $39,250 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,955. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emmett is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,623. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Emmett reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,042/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Emmett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmett has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,250
Per Capita$21,955
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,500
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$244,623
Housing Units70
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property1,042/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Emmett was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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