Emmetsburg, IA
Living in Emmetsburg
Bikeability22
Walkability28
Commute100
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety65
Airports13
Hospitals91
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation-170 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$182 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Emmetsburg
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Emmetsburg
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Emmetsburg
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado18
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Emmetsburg, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
1 miles, S
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
23 miles, W
Seton Grade School
23 miles, E
Bishop Garrigan High School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Emmetsburg, IA
Buena Vista University
42 miles, SW
Waldorf University
53 miles, E
Northwestern College
70 miles, W
Purdue University Global-Mason City
73 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Emmetsburg, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
1 miles, NW
Avera Holy Family Hospital
22 miles, N
Kossuth Regional Health Center
23 miles, E
Spencer Municipal Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Emmetsburg, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
100 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
109 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
121 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
122 miles, E