At a Glance
Median Income
$35,489
$23,116 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $287,831
Median Rent
$912/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
1,582/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Emory Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emory a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emory residents earn a median household income of $35,489 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,116. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emory is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,831. Median rent is $912/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Emory reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,582/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Emory hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emory has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,304
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,489
Per Capita$23,116
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
B+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$912
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$287,831
Housing Units490
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property1,582/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Emory was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.