At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$32,239 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
Zillow: $328,521
Median Rent
$386/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.5% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellsworth residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,239. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellsworth is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,521. Median rent is $386/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
24.5% of adults in Ellsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$32,239
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent$386
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$328,521
Housing Units169
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation615 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellsworth was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.