At a Glance
Median Income
$65,714
$50,567 per capita
Home Value
$21,800
Zillow: $380,111
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Ellston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellston a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellston residents earn a median household income of $65,714 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,567. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellston is $21,800 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,111. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
44.0% of adults in Ellston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population33
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,714
Per Capita$50,567
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$21,800
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$380,111
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.