Emerson is a city in far southern Bartow County, Georgia, United States, on highways US-41/GA-3, GA-293, and I-75 (via exits 283 and 285). As of the 2020 census, Emerson had a population of 1,415. Emerson is a gateway to Red Top Mountain State Park, a Georgia state park, which is surrounded by Lake Allatoona.

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Town numbers

ZIP code30137

Area code770

Living in Emerson

Housing in Emerson

$303K▲ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Emerson home is worth about $303,000, up 1.3% in a year, 8% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Emerson

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Emerson reports less crime per resident than 73% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Emerson 0.4

Georgia 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Emerson 2.4

Georgia 14

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Emerson

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Most working residents leave Emerson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Cartersville (12%), Atlanta (9%) and Marietta (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Cartersville

12%

Atlanta

Marietta

Mableton

2%Work in townlive and work in Emerson 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,060Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Emerson →

Health in Emerson

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

5better than GA·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 4▼ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offGA 9.6% · better 11.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityGA 15% · better 8.6%More adults who have had cancerGA 7% · worse

Care nearby

Piedmont Cartersville Medical CenterCartersville · 5.5 mi · ER

Ghms Bartow Family Health CenterCartersville · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Emerson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Emerson →

Natural hazards in Emerson

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Emerson flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Emerson

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Emerson →

Climate in Emerson

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Emerson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 33°Winter

73° / 48°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

73° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Emerson get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Emerson →

Schools in Emerson

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School Grade B

The public schools Emerson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictBartow CountySchools3

Emerson Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 385 students Red Top Middle School B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 569 students Excel Christian AcademyOther · Grades PK–12 · 119 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.