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Emmet

A town of 1,202 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0.5%108 of 20,035 acres
Trails3.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves190 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Emmet

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1,310Population
31.7 sq miArea
846 ftElevation

Emmet is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,310 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Emmet for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (17%), Madison (8%) and Oconomowoc (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Watertown
17%
Madison
8%
Oconomowoc
6%
Hartford
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Emmet →

Health in Emmet

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

1better than WI·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Watertown Memorial HospitalWatertown · 2.6 mi · ER
Rock River Community Clinic - WatertownWatertown · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 53098 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Emmet →

Natural hazards in Emmet

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Emmet →

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Emmet has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter
56° / 35°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
59° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Watertown Public LibraryWatertown · 3.1 miles · 64 hrs a week

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