At a Glance
Median Income
$54,688
$26,069 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $306,267
Median Rent
$777/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Ethan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ethan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ethan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ethan residents earn a median household income of $54,688 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,069. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ethan is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,267. Median rent is $777/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
16.6% of adults in Ethan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ethan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population263
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,688
Per Capita$26,069
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$777
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$306,267
Housing Units112
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,906/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,344 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ethan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.