EmersonAR
A town of 239, settled in 1905. Public schools that outperform most of Arkansas.
What makes Emerson stand out
The thing Emerson does most differently from other towns.
239 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Emerson’s public schools outperform 96% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Emerson’s kids attend outperform 96% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School | K–6 | 226 | A+ |
| Emerson High School | 7–12 | 136 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Emerson
Most working residents leave Emerson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Magnolia (28%), El Dorado (7%) and Little Rock (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Emerson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Emerson is
Emerson beats the Arkansas average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Emerson | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.9% | 7.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23% | 18.6% |
0% of Emerson is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Emerson for work
Where Emerson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Emerson
Town in Arkansas, United States
Emerson is a town in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1905
- Population
- 293
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- ZIP code
- 71740
- Area code
- 870