Ellsworth is a small town of 211 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,167
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ellsworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ellsworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ellsworth city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.0
Ellsworth's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ellsworth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ellsworth, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.4 /100k
Property Crime
500.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Ellsworth, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ellsworth sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.1 inches of snow per year.
Ellsworth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ellsworth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 500.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Ellsworth, IL has a population of 211, a median household income of $54,167, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ellsworth averages 33.4°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 20.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ellsworth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61737.
The population of Ellsworth, Illinois is 211 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ellsworth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $122,500, median household income $54,167, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellsworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.