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Ellsworth, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McLean County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
229
Population
1,041/sq mi density
$73,438
Median Income
$26,179 per capita
$123,500
Home Value
$246,119 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
221
Violent Crime/100K
882 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4495°N, 88.7161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Ellsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").