Emma TownshipIL
A town of 278, settled in 1848.
Is Emma Township a good place to live?
40% of residents live below the poverty line in Emma Township, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 6 have a higher January low than Emma Township. Emma Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
278 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Emma Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Emma Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Emma Township.
Emma Township has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Emma Township for work: only 1% work in town. Emma Township’s average trip to work is 20 minutes, against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Emma Township grew to 72 in 2023, 44 more than in 2013.
| Emma Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Emma Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and hot summers in Emma Township
Emma Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Emma Township’s July high is 88°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Emma Township is
Emma Township beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 17% of adults report frequent physical distress in Emma Township.
| Emma Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Emma Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.2% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Emma Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Emma Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Emma Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Emma Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Emma Township for work
Where Emma Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Emma Township
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Emma is an unincorporated community in White County, Illinois, United States. It is located on the Little Wabash River, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of New Haven. It has a post office.
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- Elevation
- 367 ft
- ZIP code
- 62834
Questions about Emma Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Emma Township, IL a good place to live?
Emma Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.