Emmett, ID

Emmett, Idaho

Introduction to Emmett, Idaho

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

Emmett History

Emmett city is in the Gem County and housed a Boise Cascade manufacturing facility that shut down in 2001. Gem County was established in 1915. This county was named after the nickname of the state, Gem State. The early settlers in the county were the fur trappers.

Emmett and nearby Attractions

• Emmett Plaza
• Gem County Historical Museum
• Eagle Island State Park
• Freezeout Hill Memorial

Things To Do In Emmett

Tourists in Emmett can spend their free hours at the Emmett Plaza, which is a great zone for hanging around. A notable place that one can visit is the Freezeout Hill Memorial. The Eagle Island Sate Park offers facilities for swimming, and also has scenic picnic areas. If one loves history, then the Gem County Historical Museum is the perfect place to visit. The annual festivals and fairs hosted by the city include the Emmett Cherry Festival, Harvest Festival Street Fair, Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Heritage Days, and Gem/ Boise Counties Fair.

Emmett Transportation

Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field is the nearest airport to Emmett.

Emmett Higher Education

There are many universities and colleges that offer higher education facilities. Some of these include Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon University, and Lewis - Clark State College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Emmett, ID

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Emmett Almanac

Emmett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Emmett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Emmett, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Emmett Public Libraries

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Emmett High Schools (2004)

EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL
721 WEST 12TH STREET
208-365-6323
Serves 655 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

BLACK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
315 SOUTH JOHNS
208-365-5552
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 87 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Emmett Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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