At a Glance
Median Income
$72,609
$43,416 per capita
Home Value
$229,400
Zillow: $326,628
Median Rent
$926/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $72,609 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,416. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ellsworth is $229,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,628. Median rent is $926/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Ellsworth reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 635/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Ellsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellsworth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,323
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,609
Per Capita$43,416
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,400
Rent$926
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$326,628
Housing Units1,516
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property635/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary91/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,221 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ellsworth was founded in 1887.
The median home in Ellsworth was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.