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About Emerson
City in Iowa, USAEmerson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 403 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Emerson
The typical Emerson home is worth about $195,000, up 3.2% in a year, 19% below the Iowa typical home.
Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Emerson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Emerson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (18%), Council Bluffs (13%) and Glenwood (11%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Health in Emerson
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Emerson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Emerson
Full climate →Emerson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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