What are the schools like in Ellsworth, WI?

Ellsworth is served primarily by Ellsworth Community School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ellsworth?

The median household income in Ellsworth, WI is $72,326 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Ellsworth, WI?

Ellsworth has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ellsworth, WI affordable or expensive?

Ellsworth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ellsworth is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,100 and the median rent is $919 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ellsworth, WI?

Ellsworth has a violent crime rate of 60.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 517.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ellsworth, WI a Good Place to Live?

Ellsworth is a small town of 3,323 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $72,326 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Ellsworth stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 104.5

Ellsworth's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ellsworth costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ellsworth, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$919	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,326	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.9 /100k

Property Crime

517.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ellsworth is served primarily by Ellsworth Community School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ellsworth, WI	National Avg
School District	Ellsworth Community School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ellsworth sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ellsworth, WI
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ellsworth, WI	National Avg
Population	3,323	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Diamond Bluff, WI 9 mi Hager City, WI 10 mi Bay City, WI 10 mi River Falls, WI 11 mi Red Wing, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ellsworth

Ellsworth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellsworth, WI affordable or expensive?

Ellsworth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ellsworth roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $202,100 and median rent is $919/month.

What is the crime rate in Ellsworth, WI?

Ellsworth's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 517.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ellsworth?

Public schools in Ellsworth are operated by Ellsworth Community School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ellsworth, WI a good place to live?

Ellsworth, WI has a population of 3,323, a median household income of $72,326, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Ellsworth?

Ellsworth averages 21.3°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ellsworth?

Ellsworth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54011.

What is the population of Ellsworth?

The population of Ellsworth, Wisconsin is 3,323 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ellsworth?

Key numbers for living in Ellsworth: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $202,100, median household income $72,326, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.