At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$34,528 per capita
Home Value
$102,300
Zillow: $168,368
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
16.2% smoking rate
How Ensign Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ensign's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ensign a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ensign residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ensign is $102,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,368. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
15.0% of adults in Ensign hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ensign has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$34,528
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,300
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$168,368
Housing Units84
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation2,721 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ensign was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.