Emmett Idaho Map
Emmett, Idaho — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Emmett, Gem County.
Interactive Map of Emmett, Idaho
| City | Emmett |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| County | Gem |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| Latitude | 43.873498 |
| Longitude | -116.499301 |
| Population | 8,275 |
| Density | 1053.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Emmett, Idaho
Emmett is a locality in Gem County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,275. The population density is 1053.6 people per km². Emmett is located at 43.8735°N, 116.4993°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83617.
Emmett rests in a valley where the land begins to soften its rugged Idaho edges, a place where the wide, generous sky feels close enough to touch. It lies 14.3 miles north-north-west of Eagle, ID (from Eagle, ID: bearing 330°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-north-west of Meridian. The surrounding landscape is a study in ochre and sage, punctuated by the deep green of irrigated fields that unfurl like welcome mats across the valley floor. The Boise River, a ribbon of silver-blue, threads its way through this terrain, its banks a verdant contrast to the sun-baked hills that rise gently on either side. In the late afternoon, the light here takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the distant peaks in a warm, almost liquid glow, and the air, carrying the scent of dry earth and distant alfalfa, feels soft against the skin. The spirit of Emmett is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that has sustained it for generations. This is a place where agriculture has always been king, the economy historically woven around the bounty of the valley – sugar beets, corn, and fruit orchards that, in their season, paint the landscape with vibrant hues. Its founding, like so many in the West, was spurred by the promise of land and water, a pioneering endeavor that laid the groundwork for the quiet resilience of its people. The historic downtown, with its sturdy brick buildings, still hums with the gentle rhythm of local businesses, a testament to a community that values connection and a slower, more deliberate pace of life, where the legacy of hard work and self-reliance is a palpable presence.
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About This Emmett Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Emmett, Idaho with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Emmett and Gem County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Emmett is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Emmett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
