At a Glance
Median Income
$117,539
$39,710 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $336,655
Median Rent
$863/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emmett residents earn a median household income of $117,539 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,710. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,248 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emmett is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,655. Median rent is $863/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.5% of adults in Emmett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emmett has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,539
Per Capita$39,710
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$863
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$336,655
Housing Units106
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,609/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation772 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Emmett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.