About Emmett
Emmett is a tiny community in northeastern Kansas with an estimated population of 170.
Officially, Emmett is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 850 residents per square mile.
📰 Emmett News Today
- Why Emmett Johnson’s is the clear backup in Kansas City Yahoo Sports · Aug 17
- Emmett Johnson tops the list of 6 winners and 3 losers from the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams A to Z Sports · Aug 15
- John J. Martin Obituary May 17, 2026 piperfuneralhome.com · May 17
- Emmett Johnson growing in first training camp with Kansas City Chiefs WOWT · Jul 26
- Emmett Johnson is already putting in the work to be a factor for the Chiefs Kansas City Star · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Emmett Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)170
Rank in state#420 of 626
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density850/sq mi
Coordinates39.3073, -96.0576