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Emo, ON

Ontario

Emo is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,204. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,204 Population 16/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $51,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Emo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,204
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$51,600
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty8.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$500
Ownership75.8%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Emo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Emo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Emo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Emo is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Emo is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Emo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 5.9 inches of snow.

Emo has a population of 1,204 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 78.1 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.1% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents.

Population

1,204
Total Population
2021 Census
16
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
78.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Emo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 7.5%

Social Characteristics

Emo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Emo is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $992, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 15.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Emo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,600
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home15.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Emo is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 75.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.8%
Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units475

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Emo receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Emo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Emo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area78.1 sq mi (202.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates48.6332°N, 93.8336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,376 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 3,376 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,051 59 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,615 53 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,230 77 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,096 68 km
2004 SECTION 33 WFU 1,064 71 km
2009 HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE 811 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 799 78 km
2007 THE PITT FIRE 745 68 km
2009 INDIAN PINES HWY 72 590 55 km
2003 BIG BOG 503 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 1.2 in

Emo has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 3°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.8% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+32.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area78.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home15.1%

Schools in Emo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Donald Young Public School - - - -
Sturgeon Creek Alternative School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Emo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFOB-FM "93.1 The Border" Fort Frances, ON 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Emo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINNESOTAHISTORIC PRESERVATION4416896
Chapple Museum

Hotels in Emo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emo Inn

Gas Stations in Emo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloverleaf Gasoline
Esso
Norlund Oil - Petro-Canada

Banks in Emo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Cell Towers in Emo

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Birchdale) 9675 Hwy 11TOWER130
9675 Hwy 11 (109927)GTOWER130
9675 Hwy 11 (109927)GTOWER130

Airports Near Emo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falls International AirportINLMedium Airport
Fort Frances Municipal AirportYAGMedium Airport
Big Falls Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Littlefork Muni/Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Nestor Falls Airport-Small Airport
Northome Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Pine Ridge Air Spray Airport-Small Airport
Waskish Municipal Airport-Small Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Emo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Emo Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Emo

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF LOMAN FOUNDATION7667 HIGHWAY 11
Calvary Baptist Church
Emo Chapel
Emo Christian Reformed Church
Knox United Church
Norlund Chapel
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emo

What is the population of Emo?

Emo has a population of 1,204 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 78.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.1% female and 48.3% male.

Is Emo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Emo safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Emo receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Emo?

Emo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Emo?

The unemployment rate in Emo is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $992. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 15.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Emo?

The median home value in Emo is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $500. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.

How are the schools in Emo?

14.3% of adults in Emo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Emo?

The average commute in Emo is 26 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, 2.8% use public transit, and 15.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Emo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Emo is 100% White. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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