Ellsinore, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $48,693

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $153,600

46% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.5%

39% lower than US avg

Median Rent $682

41% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.0%

15% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.2%

94% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.8%

11% higher than US avg

How Ellsinore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population581

Median Age36.4 yrs

Density1,139/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans14.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$48,693

Per Capita$23,455

Unemployment0.2%

Poverty13.8%

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$153,600

Rent$682

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$194,336

Housing Units240

Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity37.0%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking19.7%

Depression27.9%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain46.3 in/yr

Sunny Days252/yr

Elevation758 ft (231 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.5%

High School+76.3%

Graduate+2.6%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute25 min

Broadband87.0%

Is Ellsinore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellsinore receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ellsinore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellsinore is $48,693, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellsinore is $153,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellsinore enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ellsinore has a population of 581 with a density of 1,139 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (83.5%), with 3.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.3% of residents. 14.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 79.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

581

Total Population

1,139

People / sq mi

36.4yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%

Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellsinore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.3%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.7%
	95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellsinore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellsinore is $48,693, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,455 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 3.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ellsinore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,693
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$23,455

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.2%
	94% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.8%
	11% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.1 min
Drive Alone	85.3%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellsinore is $153,600, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,336, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 240 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1971. 19.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$153,600
	46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$194,336

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$682
	41% below US avg
Rent Burden	19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	48.6%
Housing Units	240
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

In Ellsinore, 37.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 33.6% have high blood pressure. 19.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.7% report binge drinking. 31.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.7% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

Health Metrics: Ellsinore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.0%
	15% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	33.6%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	8.6%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.7%
	41% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.7%
Physical Inactivity	31.1%
Depression	27.9%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	15.7%
Short Sleep	38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	79.6%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	55.9%

Food & Exercise

Ellsinore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	46.3 inches
	22% above US avg
Snowfall	2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,139/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9342°N, 90.7468°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	56°F (14°C)	4.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.4 in

Ellsinore has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.5%
	39% below US avg
High School+	76.3%
Graduate Degree+	2.6%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,139/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.1 min
Drive Alone	85.3%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Ellsinore

What is the population of Ellsinore?

Ellsinore has a population of 581 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,139 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Ellsinore expensive to live in?

Ellsinore is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $48,693, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,600 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ellsinore?

Ellsinore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Ellsinore?

The job market in Ellsinore is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 3.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ellsinore?

The median home value in Ellsinore is $153,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,336. For renters, the median monthly rent is $682. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Ellsinore?

Schools in Ellsinore score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.5% of adults in Ellsinore hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ellsinore?

The obesity rate in Ellsinore is 37.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.7% of adults are smokers. 31.1% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Ellsinore?

The average commute in Ellsinore is 25 minutes. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 3.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ellsinore?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsinore is 83.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino. 99.3% of residents speak only English at home. 14.8% of the population are military veterans. 18.6% of residents have a disability. 79.6% have health insurance coverage.

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