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Ennis, TX

Texas · Ellis County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro

Ennis is a small city in Texas with a population of 21,546. Residents earn $72,772 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
21,546 Population 663/sq mi density
$72,772 Median Income $32,536 per capita
$225,900 Home Value $260,194 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 1,657 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,772 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$225,900 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,772
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $225,900
20% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 85/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,233
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Ennis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population21,546
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 56%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,772
Per Capita$32,536
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$10,768M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$260,194
Housing Units7,832
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property1,657/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured23.4%
Smoking15.2%
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation534 ft (163 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.62

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.7%
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Is Ennis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ennis receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Ennis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ennis is $72,772, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ennis is $225,900, 20% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ennis is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,657 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Ennis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ennis has a population of 21,546 with a density of 663 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (56%), with 3% Hispanic, 11.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 64.6% of residents, while 35.4% speak Spanish. 4.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 73.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

21,546
Total Population
663
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
28.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ennis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 64.6%
18% below US avg
Spanish 35.4%
164% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ennis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ennis is $72,772, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,536 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,114, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 7.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ennis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,772
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,536
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
IRS Avg AGI$81,086
Gini Index0.401 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,919
County GDP$10,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants344
Healthcare342
Retail451
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,596
117% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Ennis is $225,900, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $260,194, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.9% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,233 (6% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 65.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,832 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $7,596 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,900
20% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$260,194
Median List Price$251,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$251,999
$/Sq Ft$155
Homes Sold15
Sale-to-List Ratio96.9%
Price Drops37.2%
Inventory78

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,233
6% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,719
Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.3%
Owner-Occupied65.3%
Renter-Occupied34.7%
Housing Units7,832
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,596
117% above US avg
Effective Rate3.36%
In Ennis, 40.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.2% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 16.6% report binge drinking. 32.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 23.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,632. The dentist ratio is 1:3,215. 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-26)

PM2.5
5.6
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
6.6
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.3
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
105.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.8
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
136.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Ennis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.0%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity32.2%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress15.1%
Short Sleep42.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.8%
Uninsured23.4%
172% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,632
Dentists1:3,215
Mental Health1:928
Checkup Rate72.5%
Dental Visits51.9%
Premature Death7,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities342
Ennis has a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 49.8 per 100,000, robbery at 19.9, rape at 14.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,657 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,324, burglary at 214, vehicle theft at 119 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Ennis receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ennis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent84.6/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.9/100K
Robbery19.9/100K
Assault49.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,657.1/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary214.0/100K
Theft1,323.7/100K
Vehicle Theft119.4/100K
Arson5.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
Traffic Accidents144
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Ennis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 534 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation534 ft (163 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.0 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates32.3251°N, 96.6338°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 47 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 110 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 108 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 63 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 62 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 64 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 113 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 114 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 53 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 66 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 63 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 68 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 66 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 80 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 62 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 52 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 66 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 55 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 110 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

765 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 2,317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 99 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 58 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 33 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 90 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 76 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 72 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 30 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 96 km 2
May 15, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 97 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 92 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 91 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in

Ennis has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Ennis is located in Ellis County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41% below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.1% of the vote, a 31.1-point margin. 88.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 342 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
Traffic Accidents144
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+78.0%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.62
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density663/sq mi
Total Area28.2 sq mi
CountyEllis County County

Services

Broadband Access88.7%
Avg Download Speed78.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed13.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities342
Restaurants344
Retail Stores451

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%
Average costs for common services in Ennis. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$827
Toddler$762
Preschool$736
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$723
Toddler$684
Preschool$675
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ellis County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 10,327 212 $80,045 2.00
Retail Trade 7,316 416 $37,723 1.17
Accommodation & Food Services 6,829 330 $22,458 1.20
Health Care & Social Assistance 5,766 391 $53,677 0.64
Construction 5,291 510 $70,262 1.61
Transportation & Warehousing 4,207 156 $61,432 1.58
Administrative & Waste Services 2,910 213 $49,227 0.79
Wholesale Trade 2,149 202 $80,451 0.87
Professional & Technical Services 1,717 390 $93,389 0.39
Other Services 1,597 283 $40,710 0.85
Information & Technology 1,145 56 $75,140 0.97
Finance & Insurance 961 211 $84,534 0.38
Educational Services 936 45 $48,801 0.72
Real Estate 783 200 $68,333 0.80
Arts & Entertainment 460 52 $23,592 0.44
Utilities 291 20 $130,604 1.22
Agriculture & Forestry 160 40 $44,453 0.32
Mining & Oil/Gas 143 14 $70,335 0.60
Management of Companies 112 16 $108,122 0.11
Unclassified 84 43 $42,348 0.96

Hospitals in Ennis

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals Yes (972) 875-0900

Schools in Ennis

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ENNIS H S High 1,791 122 14.7:1
ENNIS J H Middle 886 59 15.0:1
DAVID S CROCKETT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Elementary 469 29 16.2:1
JACK LUMMUS INT Elementary 444 29 15.3:1
BOWIE EL Elementary 434 29 15.0:1
G W CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Elementary 427 27 15.8:1
DORIE MILLER INT Elementary 399 31 12.9:1
AUSTIN EL Elementary 359 26 13.8:1
HOUSTON EL Elementary 302 25 12.1:1
TRAVIS EL Elementary 260 23 11.3:1
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Radio Stations near Ennis

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WBAP News Talk news talk AAC+ 48 kbps
106.1 KISS-FM (KHKS) AAC
WRR Classical 101.1 FM classical, classical music AAC 64 kbps
Babe Radio classical, contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Smooth R&B 105.7 urban adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
91.7 KXT The Republic of Music MP3 128 kbps
Talk Radio 1190 talk AAC
93.1 KMKT - KATY COUNTRY contemporary country, country music MP3 64 kbps
Mix 102.9 FM - Dallas adult contemporary AAC
KCBI 90.9 FM christian contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 102.1 FM - Dallas adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC
97.1 The Eagle Rocks classic rock, rock AAC 24 kbps
KNON Voice of the People americana, blues MP3 128 kbps
SportsRadio 1310 & 96.7 The Ticket sports AAC+ 48 kbps
91.7 KXT MP3 128 kbps
NOAA Weather Radio - Dallas, Texas (KEC56) local weather MP3 32 kbps
KHBR 1560 AM country AAC+ 32 kbps
K104 hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps
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Campgrounds Near Ennis

9 campgrounds found near Ennis.

NameRatingSitesPrice
OAK PARK DAY USE 5.0/5 1 $5
OAK (Navarro Mills Lake) 4.6/5 47 $30–$95
HIGH VIEW 4.3/5 39 $5–$50
LIBERTY HILL (Navarro Mills Lake) 4.3/5 98 $18–$95
WOLF CREEK (Navarro Mills Lake) 4.2/5 73 $18–$80
MOTT 3.8/5 41 $5–$80
PECAN POINT PARK (Navarro Mills Lake) 3.3/5 35 $18–$30
WAXAHACHIE CK 3.2/5 43 $28–$120
LOVE 21 $34–$100

National Parks Near Ennis

7 national parks and monuments found near Ennis.

ParkTypeFee
Cedar Hill State Park State Park Free
Cleburne State Park State Park Free
Fort Parker State Park State Park Free
Lake Tawakoni State Park State Park Free
Purtis Creek State Park State Park Free
Ray Roberts Lake State Park State Park Free
Waco Mammoth National Monument National Monument Free

Museums in Ennis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM201 S COLLEGE ST9729370681$117,461
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES ETCGENERAL MUSEUM9038742272
BLOOMING GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHAUTAUQUA PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COL NORRIS H TUCK HARDGRAVE MEMORIAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ENNIS RAILROAD & CULTURAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9728751901
HISTORIC WAXAHACHIEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HODGE-MARTIN-CHATFIELD HISTORICAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
NAVARRO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9036544846
PEARCE CIVIL WAR AND WESTERN ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM3100 W COLLIN ST9038757642
PEARCE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9038757642

Libraries in Ennis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NICHOLAS P SIMS LIBRARY & LYCEUM515 W MAIN ST0.0264,596
CORSICANA PUBLIC LIBRARY100 N 12TH ST0.080,434
ENNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY501 W ENNIS AVE0.080,160
RED OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY200 LAKEVIEW PKWY0.026,812
FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY301 E 10TH ST0.023,467

Farmers Markets in Ennis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market410 S. Rogers04/16/2016 to 10/29/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Ennis Farmers Market104 North McKinney Street 04/01/2017 to 10/28/2017Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Navarro County Farmers Market AssociationBusiness Route Highway 75 at 6th Avenue

Hotels in Ennis

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Suites
Days Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ennis
La Quinta Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Ennis

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubba’s Barbecue
Chili's
Cotton Patch Cafe
IHOP
Pizza Hut
Waffle House

Veterinaries in Ennis

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #717723815

Gas Stations in Ennis

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buc-ee's
Doc's Chevron
Exxon
Exxon
Exxon
H-E-B Fuel
QuikTrip
Texaco

Banks in Ennis

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citizens National Bank of Texas

Nursing Homes in Ennis

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
ENNIS CARE CENTER
1200 S HALL ST
For profit - Corporation 155 84 5/5 3/5 4/5 9728759051
ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH NURSING HOME
2300 SOUTH OAK GROVE RD
Non profit - Corporation 136 77 2/5 4/5 2/5 9728758643
LEGEND OAKS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION - ENNIS
1400 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
For profit - Corporation 124 102 1/5 1/5 1/5 9728754800

Pharmacies in Ennis

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 7732 605 WEST ENNIS AVENUE 972-875-4821
HEB - 107 101 SOUTH CLAY STREET 972-875-8313
MEDICINE CHEST 718 WEST LAMPASAS STREET 972-875-6521
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 286 700 EAST ENNIS AVENUE 972-875-9636
WALGREENS - 9448 606 WEST ENNIS AVENUE 972-875-5996

EV Charging Stations in Ennis

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger1181 Creechville RdTesla24TESLApublic
Walmart 286 - Ennis, TX700 E Ennis AvenueElectrify America4CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Comfort Suites400 S I-45UNIVERSAL2J1772public
Motel 6 - Ennis100 I-45UNIVERSAL2J1772public

Cell Towers in Ennis

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2829 W. 7th AvenueTOWER113
2829 W. 7th AvenueTOWER113
10825 FM 2451 (15202)LTOWER79
10825 FM 2451 (15202)LTOWER79
3514 N BUSINESS 45 (25439)LTOWER79
3514 N BUSINESS 45 (25439)LTOWER79
345 EAST MAIN (55919)LTOWER59
345 EAST MAIN (55919)LTOWER59
345 EAST MAIN (55919)LTOWER59
345 EAST MAIN (55919)LTOWER59
1674 SOUTH WEST I-45 (55449)LTOWER59
1674 SOUTH WEST I-45 (55449)LTOWER59
8425 NORTHWEST COUNTY ROAD 4470 (77838)LTOWER59
8425 NORTHWEST COUNTY ROAD 4470 (77838)LTOWER59
1005 S KAUFMAN ST (55452)LTOWER52
1005 S KAUFMAN ST (55452)LTOWER52

Fire Stations in Ennis

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Alma Volunteer Fire Department140 Alma DRVolunteer972-875-6832
Central High Rural Volunteer Fire Department3329 FM 1183Volunteer972-875-1916
Ennis Fire Department206 S Dallas STMostly career972-875-1234
Garrett Area Rural Volunteer Fire Department9377 FM 660 RDVolunteer972-875-5898
Garrett Volunteer Fire Department208 N Ferris STVolunteer972-875-5893
Telico Volunteer Fire Department8527 FM 1181Volunteer972-875-7955

Power Plants Near Ennis

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
ENNIS POWER COMPANY LLCNATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE221112-96.7OP

Bridges in Ennis

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19592640,791F
CulvertConcrete19605640,485G
CulvertConcrete19602340,485G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199821520,665G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199820020,612F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199720020,509G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199721520,229G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete202037214,046G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete202032414,046G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete202030014,046G
CulvertConcrete20142912,410G
CulvertConcrete20142112,410G
CulvertConcrete20186012,300G
CulvertConcrete20193012,300G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201930012,300G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete201932412,300G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete198640011,071G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete196640010,886F
CulvertConcrete1932229,200G
CulvertConcrete1971558,388F
CulvertConcrete1971478,388F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20192857,758G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20113616,910F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20112006,910F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19952006,910F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19952376,484G
CulvertConcrete1955236,090G
CulvertConcrete1971276,090G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20112405,927G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20193005,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20203004,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20193004,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19861204,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19861564,600F
CulvertConcrete1990324,394G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19963204,360G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19953612,300G
CulvertConcrete1990371,754F
CulvertConcrete1960341,545F
SlabConcrete1965661,185F
SlabConcrete1953751,153F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20081801,116G
CulvertConcrete2008431,116F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20141281,000G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1997425990G
CulvertConcrete195227825F
CulvertConcrete195223608G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2017300500G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1995430453F
CulvertConcrete200326307G
CulvertConcrete200443307F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2019314300G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2013660300G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2019300200G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous199558144F
CulvertConcrete198929101G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2014128100G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19884193F

Superfund Sites Near Ennis

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INC- AVALON FACILITY405 POWELL STELLIS
ENNIS ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT4001 WEST ENNIS AVEELLIS
ENNIS ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT4001 WEST ENNIS AVEELLIS

Airports Near Ennis

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dallas Fort Worth International AirportDFWLarge Airport
Dallas Love FieldDALLarge Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International AirportFTWMedium Airport
Mid-Way Regional AirportMedium Airport
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportAFWMedium Airport
Van Zandt County Regional AirportMedium Airport
Waco Regional AirportACTMedium Airport
Addison AirportADSSmall Airport
Aero Valley AirportSmall Airport
Air Park Dallas AirportSmall Airport
Airpark East AirportSmall Airport
Alpine Range AirportSmall Airport
Anxiety AerodromeSmall Airport
Arlington Municipal AirportSmall Airport
B T Averheart AirportSmall Airport
B.S. Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Balentine Woodbine AirportSmall Airport
Bar 16 AirportSmall Airport
Barnstormer AirportSmall Airport
Barstool Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Baum AirportSmall Airport
Bee Creek AirportSmall Airport
Birdnest AirportSmall Airport
Birk AirportSmall Airport
Bishop FieldSmall Airport
Block Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Byrt AirportSmall Airport
C David Campbell Field Corsicana Municipal AirportCRSSmall Airport
Caddo Mills Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Cade Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Chimera AerodromeSmall Airport
Circle R Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cougar Landing AirportSmall Airport
Cow Pasture AirportSmall Airport
Coyote Crossing AirportSmall Airport
Coyote FieldSmall Airport
Cross Wind Acres AirportSmall Airport
Culp AirportSmall Airport
Dallas Executive AirportRBDSmall Airport
Dallas South Port AirportSmall Airport
Deer Meadow Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dennis's Flying Farm AirportSmall Airport
Double A AirportSmall Airport
Dow Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Draggintail Acres AirportSmall Airport
Drennan AirportSmall Airport
Eagle's Nest Estates AirportSmall Airport
Eisenbeck Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Ennis Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Erco FieldSmall Airport

Police Stations in Ennis

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Corsicana Police Department200 North 12th Street
Ferris Police Department
Navarro County Sheriffs Department300 West 2nd Avenue
Red Oak Police
Waxahachie Police Department630 Farley Street

Grocery Stores in Ennis

21 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Allsup's 102432Convenience Store2600 W Lake Bardwell Dr
BRAUM'S 158Other900 E Ennis Ave
Charlie's GroceryConvenience Store501 E Ennis Ave
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 7732Other605 W Ennis Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 1975Other305 W Ennis Ave
Dollar Tree 2300Other500 E Knox St
Ennis Bluebonnet MarketFarmers and Markets119 N Dallas St
Ennis Neighborhood MartConvenience Store1005 S Kaufman St
Family Dollar 12009Other726 N Kaufman St
Heaven Mart #2Convenience Store1015 S Kaufman St
HEB 107Supermarket101 S Clay St
Joe's Kwik Marts 9006Convenience Store101 E Ennis Ave
Kwick PickConvenience Store907 N Kaufman St
LA GRANDE SUPERMARKETGrocery Store1511 N Kaufman St
La Michoacana Meat Market D 08Grocery Store401 SW Main St
Murphy USA 7875Convenience Store609 E Knox St
OnestopConvenience Store10451 West Ennis Ave
QuikTrip 989Convenience Store100 N I 45
Tiger Mart #44Convenience Store3105 S Kaufman St
WALGREENS 9448Other606 W Ennis Ave
Walmart 286Super Store700 E ENNIS AVE

Post Offices in Ennis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ennis Post Office205 North McKinney Street

DOL Wage Violations in Ennis

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $114,279 in back wages owed to 126 employees.

9
Violations
$114,279
Back Wages Owed
126
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Hejny Contracting 75119 1 $62,310 $3,116 20
Innovative Enterprises 75119 1 $27,370 $334 82
Ennis Inn 75119 2 $13,541 $1,354 10
Wooden Nickel 75119 2 $6,101 $1,220 5
Baymont Inn & Suites Ennis 75119 1 $3,219 $1,609 2
Metro PCS T-Mobile US 75119 1 $1,468 $734 2
Pop's Burger Stand 75119 1 $181 $60 3
Castillo Fuel Stop 75119 1 $46 $46 1
Kolache Depot & Bakery 75120 1 $43 $43 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ennis

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AMBASSADOR BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENNIS TEXAS2200 ENSIGN RD
ANGELS WALKING BY FAITH MINISTRY1107 S CLAY ST
BETHEL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH803 S MCKINNEY ST
BLOODZ OF CHRIST INC1220 ORCHARD LN
CATHOLIC CEMETERY AND CHARITABLE IRRV TR806 S PARIS ST
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS707 W BELKNAP ST
CBD MINISTRY INC1005 PHILLIPS DR
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY MINISTRY7550 FM 660
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH709 QUINLAN ST
CHRISTIANS RISE UP IN PRAYER1401 SUNDALE ST
COLLINS CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST801 E LATIMER ST
CORINTH DELIVERANCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH1203 N SHAWNEE ST
DAMASCUS ROAD FELLOWSHIP CHURCHPO BOX 8612
DAVID BAUMAN FOUNDATIONPO BOX 1106
ENNIS MINISTERS ASSOCIATION2507 PARK ST
EVANGELISTIC MESSENGERS ASSOCIATION CHURCHPO BOX 8407
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 764
FOURTH WARD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 271
GALILEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 324
HOUSE CHURCH802 W KNOX ST
JERUSALEM CHURCHPO BOX 1242
LANDMARK INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH6359 FARM MARKET SIX SIXTY
LEARNING CHRIST MINISTRIES424 SUGAR RIDGE RD
LIBERATE THE FLAME INTERNATIONAL607 NW MAIN ST
LIFE TRANSFORMING EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES INC806 LOY LN
NEW FOUNDERS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH1206 W BROWN ST
NEW HOPE CHURCH101 SW MAIN ST
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH7926 FM 1181
PROCESO DE RENOVACION PARROQUIAL DE LA NUEVA EVANGELIZACION1704 N PRESTON ST
PROGRESSIVE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF ELLIS COUNTY AND VICINPO BOX 403
RPM MINISTRY INCPO BOX 8872
SAMARIO PENTECOSTAL517 CHERRY LN
SEEKING OUR SAVIOR7550 FM 660
SMILING HEARTS MINISTRY277 HILLTOP DR
ST JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC PARISH401 E LAMPASAS ST
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCHPO BOX 475
THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE SOUTHWEST204 ANDREWS RD
THE SAME WORKS AND GREATER INC3360 E HIGHWAY 34
THEATRE ROCKS INCPO BOX 26
TRUE PATH MINISTRY INC1420 MOSLEY RD
WAY TRUTH AND LIFE CHURCHPO BOX 791

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ennis

What is the population of Ennis?

Ennis has a population of 21,546 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 663 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Ennis expensive to live in?

Ennis has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $72,772, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,900 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ennis safe?

Ennis is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,657 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ennis receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ennis?

Ennis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Ennis?

The job market in Ennis is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,114. There are 3,919 business establishments in the area, including 344 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 7.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ennis?

The median home value in Ennis is $225,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $260,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,233. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 65.3%. The average annual property tax is $7,596.

How are the schools in Ennis?

Schools in Ennis score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.9% of adults in Ennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ennis?

The obesity rate in Ennis is 40.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 32.2% are physically inactive. 23.2% of residents report depression. 23.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 50.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,632.

What is transportation like in Ennis?

The average commute in Ennis is 26 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ennis?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ennis is 56% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino. 64.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 35.4% speak Spanish. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 11.7% of residents have a disability. 73.8% have health insurance coverage.

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