Emmet: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Emmet center on a median $56,016 (about the same as Nevada County median $53,886; 1.1× below Arkansas median $60,773), with homes at a median value of $86,900. The surrounding county supports 7,628 jobs (avg $45,282).
- $47,089 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Arkansas $71,436).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $56,016 — below the Arkansas median ($60,273). Poverty rate 22.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 50% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 11.2% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 50.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,180 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $385,185 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $47,089 (vs Arkansas $71,436) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $66,946 |
| Median Household Income | $56,016 (vs Arkansas $60,273) |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $56,016 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 9.2% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 7,628 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $345,410,354 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,282 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,271,320 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% (vs Arkansas 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 29 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 230,281 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 7,940.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Hogs |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 385 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 5,695 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 242,397 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 16 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 6 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Emmet Farmers Market NAFMNP |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HOPE-HEMPSTEAD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $137,781,671 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,866.77 (vs Arkansas $6,659) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 20,065 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 97.2% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 41.5 years (vs Arkansas 35.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12