North Dakota
Ellendale is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 946. Residents earn $40,000 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ellendale receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ellendale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ellendale is $40,000, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ellendale is $115,900, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ellendale is below the national average at 294 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 808 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ellendale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,000 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,233 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,385 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 274 |
| County GDP | $519M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.88% |
| Commute Time | 12.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $115,900 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $786 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.88% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,934/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Total Violent | 293.9/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 73.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 220.4/100K |
| Total Property | 808.2/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.5/100K |
| Theft | 734.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0044°N, 98.5254°W |
| County FIPS | 38021 |
Winner: Republican by 52.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |