Ellsworth, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
525 Population 597/sq mi density
$73,021 Median Income $29,803 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $223,117 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,021 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $931/mo rent
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: $223,117
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ellsworth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 4.4% (22% above 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 $223,117. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population525
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,021
Per Capita$29,803
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$931
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$223,117
Housing Units224
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
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.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.