Ellsinore is a small town of 442 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,938
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ellsinore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ellsinore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ellsinore 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: 89.7
Ellsinore's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ellsinore costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ellsinore, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ellsinore's violent crime rate is 484.8 per 100,000 residents
— 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
484.8 /100k
Property Crime
468.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ellsinore is served primarily by EAST CARTER CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ellsinore, MO
National Avg
School District
EAST CARTER CO. R-II
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
62.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ellsinore sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.9 inches of snow per year.
Ellsinore's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ellsinore roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $631/month.
Ellsinore's violent crime rate is 484.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ellsinore are operated by EAST CARTER CO. R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ellsinore, MO has a population of 442, a median household income of $45,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Ellsinore averages 43.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches
with about 8.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ellsinore, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63937.
The population of Ellsinore, Missouri is 442 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ellsinore: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $45,938, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ellsinore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
