1907 Postcard back ANDERSON10, 1907
Emerald’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1907 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
- 1872Emerald is settled
EmeraldWI
A town of 850, settled in 1872.
Population
850
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$299K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
48.7
years
Jobs based here
43
A commuter town
Is Emerald a good place to live?
Emerald’s typical journey to work is 31 minutes, above both Wisconsin’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 10 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher home-ownership rate than Emerald. Emerald has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
850 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CylonBaldwinErin PrairieGlenwoodEmerald
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Emerald: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Emerald, and how to reach them.
PowerSt Croix Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Emerald’s trash rules yet
SchoolsGlenwood City School DistrictNew Richmond School District2 districts serve Emerald; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Emerald ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54013, 54002, 5401754013 75% · 54002 18% · 54017 7%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Emerald.
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Emerald’s workers commute out
The typical household income for Emerald comes to $100,000. The top destinations are Baldwin (20%), Woodville (7%) and St. Paul (6%). One in ten workers work from home in the town, below the Wisconsin town median (12%) and near the median of U.S. towns (11%).
0%work in town
| Emerald | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Emerald0%
Baldwin20%
Woodville7%
St. Paul6%
Hudson4%
22 mi
median commute distance
43
jobs based in Emerald
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Emerald is inland flooding, at a low overall level
In Emerald, the risk rating from FEMA is 30 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 43% come from inland flooding and 22% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Emerald
A winter brings about 43 inches of snow, with January nights at 5° and July afternoons at 81°.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–25°
Spring33–54°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–56°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Emerald is
Emerald tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. For adults here, the share who binge drink is 20%. Among adults in the town, 29% feel lonely and 76% had a checkup this year.
| Emerald | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 32% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Western Wisconsin Health
8.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Emerald
17pages on Emerald
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Emerald; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-River FallsUniversity or college · Public · River Falls22.1 mi$9,008 in-state tuitionCentury CollegeCommunity college · Public · White Bear Lake, MN33 mi$6,214 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Emerald residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Emerald for work
Where Emerald’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
43jobs based in Emerald
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Emerald
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Emerald is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 831 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Emerald is located partially in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
Questions about Emerald
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Emerald, WI a good place to live?
Emerald has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.