At a Glance
Violent Crime
223/100K
3,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Ethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ethel a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Ethel reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,348/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Ethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ethel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age75.3 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans62.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,840
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$248,646
Housing Units59
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property3,348/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband46.0%
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ethel was built in 1961.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (17 miles).
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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