Emerson, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 401 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.5%
 
Males: 200  (50.1%)
Females: 201  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 51533.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $57,232 (it was $31,583 in 2000)
Emerson:

$57,232
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $30,208 (it was $15,807 in 2000)

Emerson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $101,905 (it was $48,300 in 2000)
Emerson:

$101,905
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $146,528; detached houses: $153,162; mobile homes: $26,611

Median gross rent in 2021: $863.

March 2022 cost of living index in Emerson: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.6%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 85.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Emerson, IA (2021)
    • 46595.9%White alone
    • 71.4%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Asian alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Emerson, Iowa as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Emerson is 529 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (20.1%), Irish (13.9%), Swedish (12.9%), German (11.3%), American (10.3%), Czech (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/2/1875

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 1,599 people per square mile   (low).

Emerson, Iowa map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,543 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,355 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (29.0 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (36.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (404.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hastings, IA (2.2 miles ),
Henderson, IA (2.9 miles),
Red Oak, IA (3.0 miles ),
Malvern, IA (3.1 miles ),
Imogene, IA (3.1 miles),
Coburg, IA (3.2 miles),
Macedonia, IA (3.5 miles ),
Randolph, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.02 N, Longitude: 95.40 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Emerson, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Emerson, IA in 2021
Emerson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $193,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Emerson, IA residents
Average permit cost in Emerson, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.3%
Iowa:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Emerson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.3%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Emerson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Top executives (5.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)

Average climate in Emerson, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Emerson, Iowa average temperatures Emerson, Iowa average precipitation Emerson, Iowa humidity Emerson, Iowa wind speed Emerson, Iowa snowfall Emerson, Iowa sunshine Emerson, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 66.5. This is about average.

City:

66.5
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.84. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.84
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Emerson-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.4 miles away from the Emerson city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 tornado 20.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 28 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Emerson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 316% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 328.2 miles away from Emerson center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 386.6 miles away from Emerson center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 285.2 miles away from Emerson center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.8 miles away from Emerson center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 246.6 miles away from Emerson center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mills County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Emerson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Emerson:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - RED OAK (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • WEL HOME HEALTH OF RED OAK (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; RED OAK, IA)
  • RED OAK REHAB AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RED OAK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Emerson:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 28 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 29 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 34 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 36 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 36 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 54 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Library in Emerson:

  • EMERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $17,312; Location: 701 MORTON AVE; 11,976 books; 403 audio materials; 701 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 19 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Emerson: Emerson (A), Emerson Public Library (B), Emerson City Hall (C), Emerson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Emerson include: Wales United Presbyterian Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Indian Creek Historical Society & Museum (59256 380th), City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 410 Manchester Street).

Mills County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Emerson that have no violations reported:

  • EMERSON WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 446, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Emerson (2011 data):

  • Houghton State Bank: 407 Howland Avenue Branch at 407 Howland Avenue, branch established on 1903/10/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $154.7 mil, Deposits: $137.6 mil, headquarters in Red Oak, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Emerson:

Marital status in Emerson, IA
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Emerson:

  • High school or higher: 91.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Iowa average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Emerson, IA (based on Mills County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,11316
Catholic1,2951
Evangelical Protestant1,0529
Other4161
None9,183-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mills County:

16.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.4%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Emerson:

13.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Emerson:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Emerson:

26.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

54.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Emerson:

79.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Emerson, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$3,336$40,0320$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,171$38,0521$272
Local Libraries 0$0 1$572
Totals for Government 2$6,507$39,0422$844

Emerson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $142,000 ($354.11)
    Sewerage: $62,000 ($154.61)
    Regular Highways: $60,000 ($149.63)
    Local Fire Protection: $51,000 ($127.18)
    Libraries: $26,000 ($64.84)
    General - Other: $22,000 ($54.86)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($49.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($44.89)
    Health - Other: $13,000 ($32.42)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($27.43)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($17.46)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($12.47)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.48)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($2.49)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $7,000 ($17.46)
    Other - Health - Other: $5,000 ($12.47)
    Other - General - Other: $4,000 ($9.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $86,000 ($214.46)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($49.88)

Emerson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $49,000 ($122.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($4.99)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $45,000 ($112.22)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($37.41)
    Sale of Property: $6,000 ($14.96)
    Rents: $4,000 ($9.98)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $129,000 ($321.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $48,000 ($119.70)
    Other: $9,000 ($22.44)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($4.99)
  • Tax - Property: $112,000 ($279.30)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $34,000 ($84.79)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.49)

Emerson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $623,000 ($1553.62)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $602,000 ($1501.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000 ($52.37)

Emerson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $483,000 ($1204.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in Emerson:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOAK (1080 AM; daytime; 0 kW; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Emerson:

  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Emerson:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 308ft / 94.3mTotal length
  • 16,155Total average daily traffic
  • 2,795Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Emerson, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 61990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Emerson, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Emerson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.016667 Lon: -95.402778, Call Sign: WQQE591,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.742 MHz, 159.982 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2012, Expiration Date: 11/17/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2023, Certifier: Kurt Pattee, Registrant: First Wireless, Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: K0GQZ, Licensee ID: L00251483, Grant Date: 01/26/2005, Expiration Date: 04/20/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2017, Certifier: Paul L Carlstedt, Registrant: Paul L Carlstedt, 1079 170th St, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Call Sign: KC0BEA, Grant Date: 06/04/1997, Expiration Date: 06/04/2007, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2009, Registrant: Jerree L Ward, Rr 1 Box 29, Emerson, IA 51533

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: COTT ELECTRIC INC. SKYBOLT C-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3KC, N3KC, N-3KC, Serial Number: 103, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/18/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 05/07/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Headwind Aviation Inc, 54070 420th St, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4177G, N4177G, N-4177G, Serial Number: 12514, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Johnson Helicopter Services LLC, 55052 Hwy 59, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 71494, N71494, N-71494, Serial Number: 18259643, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 02/06/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Neverland LLC, 1381 130th St, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 813DK, N813DK, N-813DK, Serial Number: 32R-8013103, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 05/05/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 12/08/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Robinmith Aero Inc, 54070 420th St, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8BB, N8BB, N-8BB, Serial Number: 28-11159, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 10/15/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 11/30/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Shane K Kindt, Po Box 151, Emerson, IA 51533
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 556MM, N556MM, N-556MM, Serial Number: 10111, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Johnson Helicopter Services LLC, 55052 Hwy 59, Emerson, IA 51533
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/20/2017

Most common first names in Emerson, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1379.3 years
Mary979.7 years
Robert874.5 years
James767.9 years
George786.0 years
Harold680.5 years
Fred480.2 years
Harry483.0 years
Anna489.2 years
Paul478.3 years
Most common last names in Emerson, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Huntsman882.3 years
Allen778.9 years
Jones681.0 years
Smith669.2 years
Mcvay680.5 years
Thomas679.5 years
Evans580.0 years
Douglas473.7 years
Honeyman473.0 years
Jenkins485.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Emerson, IA
  • 88.1%Utility gas
  • 10.7%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Emerson, IA
  • 82.9%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity


Emerson compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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  • Brent Applegate (2)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.