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Emmett, ID


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Emmett, Idaho

Emmett, Idaho, in Gem county, is 23 miles N of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 324 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 5,490.

The People and Families of Emmett

In Emmett, about 54% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Emmett is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emmett had a median family income of $34,663.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Emmett ($2,060). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Emmett Housing

About 68% of housing units in Emmett are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Emmett, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Emmett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Emmett Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Emmett, ID

Comparing Emmett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population710
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population41
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times31
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime65

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