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Ellsworth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
525 Population 597/sq mi density
$73,021 Median Income $29,803 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $205,353 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 845 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,021 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellsworth, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,021
3% below
$29,803 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $205,353
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Ellsworth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
44%
Rent
80%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellsworth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ellsworth residents earn a median household income of $73,021 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,803. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ellsworth is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,353. Median rent is $931/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Ellsworth reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 845/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Ellsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population525
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,021
Per Capita$29,803
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$931
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$205,353
Housing Units224
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property845/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,077 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ellsworth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.