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Ellsworth, IA


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Ellsworth, Iowa

Ellsworth, Iowa, in Hamilton county, is 19 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 141 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 531 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Ellsworth

In Ellsworth, about 59% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Ellsworth.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellsworth had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Ellsworth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ellsworth that were owner-occupied was 69%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Ellsworth, 87% of commuters drive to work. Ellsworth offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Ellsworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ellsworth Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ellsworth, IA

Comparing Ellsworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times96
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built23
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