At a Glance
Median Income
$73,438
$26,179 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $255,274
Median Rent
$917/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellsworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $73,438 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,179. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellsworth is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,274. Median rent is $917/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.4% of adults in Ellsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,438
Per Capita$26,179
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent$917
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$255,274
Housing Units94
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Ellsworth was founded in 1871.
The median home in Ellsworth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.