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Ellington, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,104 Population 756/sq mi density
$33,953 Median Income $20,696 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $169,780 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
715 Violent Crime/100K 2,384 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$33,953 median income, 20.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
715 violent crimes/100K (88% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellington, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,953
55% below
$20,696 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $169,780
Median Rent
$678/mo
42% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
715/100K
88% above
2,384/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
467% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
256 sunny days/yr

How Ellington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
25%
Rent
58%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
567%
Crime
188%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellington residents earn a median household income of $33,953 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,696. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellington is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,780. Median rent is $678/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Ellington reports 715 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,384/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Ellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,104
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,953
Per Capita$20,696
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty17.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$678
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$169,780
Housing Units453
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent715/100K
Property2,384/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation666 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.8%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellington was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (48 miles).
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.