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Emmett, Idaho

Emmett is a city of 8,275 people in Gem County, Idaho.

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Population8,275 +22.2% since 2019
CountyGem County
Elevation2,362 ft 720 m
Land area2.9 sq mi
ZIP code83617
Nearest airportBoise Airport (BOI) 25 mi

Why visit Emmett

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Frontier and Gem County Courthouse.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 23°F.

About Emmett

Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 7,647 at the 2020 census, up from 6,557 in 2010. It is the county seat and the only city in the county. Emmett is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

From the Wikipedia article Emmett, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Frontier

Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi

127 West Main Street, Emmett

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Museums and landmarks3

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Gem County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

County courthouse in Emmett, United States of America

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Gem County Museum

Museum · 0.4 mi

501 East 1st Street, Emmett

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Gem County Veteran's Monument and Tank

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Sanitation Reservoir Recreational Area

Park · 1.8 mi

A maintained trail and resting benches for those that enjoy walking or biking with a water view.

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Emmett City Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Gem Island Sports Complex

Park · 1.1 mi

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Restaurants and cafes15

Bejjing Resturant

Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi

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Cowboys Chophouse

Restaurant · Steak House · 0.6 mi

Open in Google Maps · +1-208-369-4740

Idaho Pizza Company

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi

Open in Google Maps · +1-208-365-3550

Huck N Fins

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

Open in Google Maps · +1-208-365-3048

Huck-n-Finns Bar

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

108 East Main Street, Emmett

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Kate's Country Kitchen

Restaurant · 0.5 mi

Th-Mo 07:00-14:00

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Black Canyon Taphouse

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi

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Emmett Creamery

Ice cream · 0.7 mi

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The Round Up Bar

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi

620 Highway 16, Emmett

Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00

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Roe Ann Drive-In

Fast food · American · 0.4 mi

Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00

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History

Emmett is a town on the southern bank of the Payette River that grew up around a ferry crossing of the Payette River. Emmett was originally called Martinsville, named after Nathaniel Martin who, along with Jonathan Smith, built the ferry crossing. Next, the name was changed to "Emmettville," because it was primarily a post office named after Emmett Cahalan, the son of Tom Cahalan, an early settler of the area. The post office was later moved but the town retained the name. A few years later the "ville" was dropped and the post office and town became simply Emmett. In 1883 James Wardwell had the town platted, and in 1900 the town was incorporated as Emmett. Later, in March 1902, the Idaho Northern Railroad came to the valley.

After the closing of the mines in 1906, the power lines were extended to Emmett. A series of irrigation projects made it possible for more rapid expansion of the town as the major service center for a farming and fruit-growing valley. In the early 1900s fruit packers adopted the label of "Gem of Plenty" because of the fertility of the valley. During the mining era the valley was known as the "garden" for the mining regions.

While campaigning for a return to Congress in 1934, Robert M. McCracken died in an automobile accident near Emmett. His vehicle went through a guard rail and tumbled down Freezeout Hill.

From the History section of Emmett, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship13

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Shopping3

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries9

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Healthcare1

Map of Emmett

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.8 in of rainFebruary: 1.3 in of rainMarch: 1.6 in of rainApril: 1.2 in of rainMay: 1.5 in of rainJune: 0.8 in of rainJuly: 0.2 in of rainAugust: 0.2 in of rainSeptember: 0.4 in of rainOctober: 0.9 in of rainNovember: 1.3 in of rainDecember: 2.1 in of rainJanuary: 38°FFebruary: 46°FMarch: 56°FApril: 63°FMay: 72°FJune: 81°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 90°FSeptember: 80°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 49°FDecember: 39°FJanuary: 23°FFebruary: 27°FMarch: 32°FApril: 36°FMay: 44°FJune: 50°FJuly: 58°FAugust: 56°FSeptember: 48°FOctober: 38°FNovember: 29°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan38°F23°F1.8 in1.7 in
Feb46°F27°F1.3 in1.4 in
Mar56°F32°F1.6 in0.1 in
Apr63°F36°F1.2 in0.1 in
May72°F44°F1.5 in0.0 in
Jun81°F50°F0.8 in0.0 in
Jul92°F58°F0.2 in0.0 in
Aug90°F56°F0.2 in0.0 in
Sep80°F48°F0.4 in0.0 in
Oct65°F38°F0.9 in0.0 in
Nov49°F29°F1.3 in0.5 in
Dec39°F24°F2.1 in3.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emmett 2 E (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$58,750median household income
$342,000median home value
$1,042median monthly rent
36.3median age
14.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%of homes are owner-occupied
28.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3424%35 to 6434%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Gem County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2022-08-19: Four Corners Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2010-07-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Boise Airport (BOI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.

  • Star 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
  • Eagle 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
  • Middleton 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
  • Hidden Springs 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
  • Garden City 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
  • Caldwell 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
  • Meridian 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
  • New Plymouth 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
  • Nampa 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
  • Boise City 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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