Emmetsburg, IA

Living in Emmetsburg

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 28
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 38
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Schools 91
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Residents

3.7k Population -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

$50k Median 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

$113k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median 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

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Seton Grade School
23 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Emmetsburg, IA

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Buena Vista University
42 miles, SW
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Waldorf University
53 miles, E
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Northwestern College
70 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Emmetsburg, IA

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Airports

Airports near Emmetsburg, IA

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Joe Foss Field
109 miles, W
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