The Town FilesGem County, Idaho
20,614 people. The median home is worth $428,700 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $64,605.
Towns in Gem County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 7,647 | $342,000 | $58,750 | 36.3 |
People and housing
| Gem County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,700 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $64,605 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 44.2 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
4,520 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,976 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 286 storm events in Gem County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gem County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5449: Four Corners Fire |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| July 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1927: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| January 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1154: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).