Emmet County , Iowa
Population: 9,316 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $65,181 Home $106,200 Rent $731/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 9,316 residents, Emmet County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Emmet County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$65,181
Median Income
household
$106,200
Home Value
median
$731/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $65,181 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,957 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| Median Home Value | $106,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $731/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 9,316 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.5%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
16.2%
Smoking
32.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.2%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
34.2%
Insufficient Sleep
74.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.7 · 43th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
43.19
🔥 Wildfire
23.82
❄️ Winter Storm
62.79
🌍 Earthquake
5.18
☀️ Drought
96.76
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