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Ellington, MO


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Ellington, Missouri

Ellington, Missouri, in Reynolds county, is 97 miles N of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 103 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 1,045 people lived in Ellington.

The People and Families of Ellington

In Ellington, about 56% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Ellington without hitting a preschooler. The city is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In Ellington, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ellington had a median family income of $27,443.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Ellington.

Ellington Housing

An estimated 48% of living spaces in Ellington are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Ellington compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Ellington, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Ellington; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Ellington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ellington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ellington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ellington, MO

Comparing Ellington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime66
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