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Emerson, IA

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Population
400
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,058 ft
Median Home Value
$119,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,063
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityCouncil Bluffs, Iowa28 miles away · 62,680 residents.

About Emerson

Emerson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 403 residents. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Emerson, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Emerson, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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