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Emmett, ID
City in Gem County, Idaho.
Population
8,275
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,841
ZIP codes
0
Emmett and its ZIP codes
Emmett at a glance
- Emmett is about 121 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $58,750, 24% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,000 (18% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Emmett, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emmett, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,116), German Americans (1,039), Irish Americans (653).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gem County. PPP loans are for Emmett.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,323
4,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $8,007 per person
How people get to work
Emmett, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emmett, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emmett, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Emmett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LethaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| EagleCity | 9.6 mi | 45.2 |
| StarCity | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| MiddletonCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| AvimorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Hidden SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| New PlymouthCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| CaldwellCity | 18 mi | 25.1 |
| NotusCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Garden CityCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| MeridianCity | 19 mi | 37.1 |
| NampaCity | 20 mi | 35.9 |
| GreenleafCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Boise CityCity | 22 mi | 85.2 |
| BanksCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emmett, ID in?
- Emmett is in Gem County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Emmett, ID?
- About 8,275 people live in Emmett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emmett?
- Nearby places include Letha (8.1 mi), Eagle (9.6 mi), Star (11 mi), Middleton (13 mi), Avimor (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023