Emmett

Emmett - The County Seat of Gem County

Emmett has long been known as "The Valley of Plenty". Mining, farming, ranching and timber have all played an important role in shaping the valley.

Today, Emmett remains the Valley of Plenty offering plenty of wide-open spaces, plenty of recreational opportunities and plenty of friends waiting to welcome you for a day or a life time.

Emmett is the County Seat and only incorporated city in Gem County.

• Emmett was originally known as Martinsville
• The City of Emmett was incorporated in 1909
• The City encompasses 1.8 square miles
• Emmett is located approximately 30 miles NW of Boise, Idaho
• The population of Emmett was 5,490 in 2000 (US Census Bureau)
• Emmett enjoys four distinct seasons
• Emmett is home to the Emmett Cherry Festival; one of Idaho's largest, longest running events
• Emmett is a "Community of Promise" (America's Promise Alliance), since 2003
• Emmett has been designated a "Tree City USA" since 2002
• The City of Emmett can be contacted at http://www.cityofemmett.org/ or by calling (208) 365-6050
• Emmett, Idaho is at coordinates 43°52′22″N 116°29′42″W / 43.872834°N 116.494902°W / 43.872834; -116.494902 (Emmett, Idaho)

 Historic Downtown Emmett, Idaho on West Main Street.

Historic Downtown Emmett, Idaho has many vibrant businesses.

Washington Ave in Emmett looking north towards the center of town.

How to beat high gas prices and congestion in Emmett!