Emerson, IA
Living in Emerson
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute80
Public Transit11
Affordability98
Public Safety85
Airports53
Hospitals78
Colleges60
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Schools95
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Residents
491Population+98 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian87%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office33%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$274 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier61%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in Emerson
United States45
Iowa35
Omaha Metro Area43
Mills County23
Property Crime in Emerson
United States48
Iowa43
Omaha Metro Area57
Mills County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Emerson
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding37
Tornado25
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Emerson, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Emerson, IA
First Baptist School
25 miles, W
Clarinda Academy
26 miles, SE
Clarinda Lutheran School
26 miles, SE
Bridgewood Education
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Emerson, IA
Bellevue University
28 miles, W
Creighton University
33 miles, NW
University of Nebraska Medical Center
34 miles, NW
Clarkson College
34 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Emerson, IA
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Shenandoah Medical Center
18 miles, S
Clarinda Regional Health Center
28 miles, SE
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Emerson, IA
Eppley Airfield
32 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
72 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
97 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
108 miles, NW