What are the schools like in Emison, IN?

Emison is served primarily by North Knox School Corp. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Emison?

The median household income in Emison, IN is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Emison, IN?

Emison has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.5 inches.

Emison, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Emison, IN?

Emison has a violent crime rate of 54.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1134.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emison, IN a Good Place to Live?

Emison is a small town of 34 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Emison stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Emison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Emison city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Emison metro area.

Metric	Emison, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emison's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.7 /100k

Property Crime

1134.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Emison is served primarily by North Knox School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emison, IN	National Avg
School District	North Knox School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	61.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Emison sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 8.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Emison, IN
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	8.5"

Demographics

Metric	Emison, IN	National Avg
Population	34	—
Median Age	72.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	85.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Emison

Emison, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

47561 47516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emison, IN affordable or expensive?

Emison has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Emison, IN?

Emison's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emison?

Public schools in Emison are operated by North Knox School Corp. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emison, IN a good place to live?

Emison, IN has a population of 34, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Emison?

Emison averages 39.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 8.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Emison?

Emison, IN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 47561, 47516.

What is the population of Emison?

The population of Emison, Indiana is 34 with a median age of 72.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emison?

Key numbers for living in Emison: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.