Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Ellsworth is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 3,323. Residents earn $72,609 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ellsworth receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ellsworth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ellsworth is $229,400, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ellsworth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,350 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ellsworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,609 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,416 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $229,400 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,628 |
| Census Median Rent | $926 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 123.7/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 92.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,350.0/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 371.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,917.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7362°N, 92.4802°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |