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Emerson, IA

Emerson, IA.

Population: 844 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$193,629
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+53.4%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$197,252
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Red Oak Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+13 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,754
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,277
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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