The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Emmet county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 15.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 1.65%. The overall influence score for Emmet is 8.
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Emmet County is located in the northwest corner of Iowa and covers an area of 571 square miles. It is home to 10,302 people, according to the most recent census data. The population is predominantly white (90.1%), with a small proportion of African American (0.4%), Hispanic (1.7%), and Asian (2.2%) residents.
The median household income in Emmet County is $50,153, slightly lower than the national average of $60,293. The cost of living is also lower than the national average, making it a more affordable place to live.
The majority of the labor force is employed in manufacturing (22.6%), followed by agriculture (14.3%), health care and social assistance (11.7%), professional, scientific and technical services (10.5%), and retail trade (9.2%).
The county has a rural feel, with wide open spaces and beautiful views of rolling hills and farmlands. Most of Emmet County's residents live in small towns or rural areas, with Lake Park being the largest city with a population of 1,184 people. There are several other smaller towns and villages scattered throughout the county such as Wallingford, Esterville, and Gruver.
Overall, Emmet County offers its residents a peaceful, rural lifestyle with access to all the amenities of larger cities nearby.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243