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Emmett, ID

Gem CountyElev. 720 m
Population
7,948
Median home
$299,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Emmett

Emmett is home to roughly 7,948 residents. Emmett sits in Gem County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $58,523. Homes carry a median value of $299,000, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,948
Median age
37
Median household income
$58,523
Per-capita income
$36,886
Poverty rate
13.1%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
Unemployment
1.3%
Avg. commute
28 min
Work from home
9.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino15.9%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.9%
Sales & office23.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance17%
Service15.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$299,000
Median gross rent
$854/mo
Owner-occupied
64.6%
Median year built
1977
Households
2,959
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Emmett has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12charter
EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BUTTE VIEW SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–3
KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARYElementary
SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime17% above national
Emmett451
Idaho243
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% below national
Emmett605
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Emmett Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Emmett.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Gem County
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Emmett is in Gem County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Emmett sits in Gem County. Elevation ~720 m.

Map of Emmett
Emmett, ID
Where Emmett is
BoiseMeridianNampaCaldwellIdaho FallsPocatelloEmmett
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bliss, F. T., HouseGem County CourthouseMethodist Episcopal ChurchCatholic Church of the Sacred HeartEmmett Presbyterian ChurchFirst Baptist Church of EmmettSt. Mary's Episcopal ChurchOregon Short Line Railway Depot
Notable people from Emmett
Aaron PaulBrad LittlePaul PophamCarlos Bilbao
People searches in Emmett
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Nearby cities
Star (12 mi)Middleton (13 mi)Eagle (14 mi)Garden (17 mi)Meridian (18 mi)Caldwell (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Emmett, ID (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Emmett, Idaho.

Christopher James Martin, 30
Emmett · Gem County · 83617
Michael Jay Smith, 60
Emmett · Gem County · 83617

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Emmett — frequently asked

What is the population of Emmett, Idaho?
Emmett has a population of about 7,948, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Emmett?
The median home value in Emmett is $299,000, and the median gross rent is $854/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Emmett safe? What is the crime rate?
Emmett Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 451 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Emmett face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Gem County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Emmett?
Emmett has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Emmett?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Emmett. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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