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Ellston, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
Ellston, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ellston a Good Place to Live?
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 $350,865. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ellston reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.