Emmet County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,316 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,181 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 16
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 32
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 9, IA
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Schools

Demoney Elementary
8 miles, NW • 3.7 star
North Union High School
9 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
52 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera Holy Family Hospital
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lakes Regional Healthcare
23 miles, NW • 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
105 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rochester International Airport
114 miles, E • 1 star