Minnesota
Ellsworth is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 471. Residents earn $58,438 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ellsworth receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ellsworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ellsworth is $58,438, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Ellsworth is $85,700, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ellsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,438 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,809 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 553 |
| County GDP | $1,425M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.07% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $85,700 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $631 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.07% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,025/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,449 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5206°N, 96.0186°W |
| County FIPS | 19119 |
Winner: Republican by 69.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |