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Ellendale, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
946 Population 666/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $25,233 per capita
$115,900 Home Value $165,201 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,900 home value, $786/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellendale, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,000
47% below
$25,233 per capita
Home Value
$115,900
59% below
Zillow: $165,201
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
3% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Ellendale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ellendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
41%
Rent
68%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellendale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellendale residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,233. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 274 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellendale is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,201. Median rent is $786/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Ellendale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 409/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

34.7% of adults in Ellendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellendale has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population946
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$25,233
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,900
Rent$786
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$165,201
Housing Units549
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property409/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,934/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,456 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute12 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellendale was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.