Emerado is located in eastern North Dakota in the Valley Region just west of Grand Forks along U.S. Highway 2. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 463, a decrease of 20 since 1990.
Nearby Grand Forks AFB is the region's largest public employer and is located just north of town.
For those that enjoy the outdoors, Turtle River State Park is located about 5 miles to the west.