What are the schools like in Ellington, MO?

Ellington is served primarily by SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Ellington?

The median household income in Ellington, MO is $40,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.2%.

What is the weather like in Ellington, MO?

Ellington has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.0 inches.

Ellington, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ellington, MO affordable or expensive?

Ellington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellington is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $60,400 and the median rent is $665 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ellington, MO?

Ellington has a violent crime rate of 79.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 47.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellington, MO a Good Place to Live?

Ellington is a small town of 1,302 in Missouri, with a median household income of $40,000 and a 26.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Ellington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ellington 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: 85.7

Ellington's overall cost of living index is 85.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellington costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ellington, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$665	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ellington's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.7 /100k

Property Crime

47.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ellington is served primarily by SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ellington, MO	National Avg
School District	SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellington sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 6.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ellington, MO
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	6.0"

Demographics

Metric	Ellington, MO	National Avg
Population	1,302	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Centerville, MO 14 mi Van Buren, MO 15 mi Piedmont, MO 16 mi Annapolis, MO 18 mi Des Arc, MO 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Ellington

Ellington, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63638

Ellington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington, MO affordable or expensive?

Ellington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ellington roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $60,400 and median rent is $665/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellington, MO?

Ellington's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 47.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellington?

Public schools in Ellington are operated by SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ellington, MO a good place to live?

Ellington, MO has a population of 1,302, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 26.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ellington?

Ellington averages 43.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 6.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellington?

Ellington, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63638.

What is the population of Ellington?

The population of Ellington, Missouri is 1,302 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellington?

Key numbers for living in Ellington: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $60,400, median household income $40,000, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.