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Ellston, IA
City in Ringgold County, Iowa.
Population
28
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Ellston and its ZIP codes
Ellston at a glance
- Ellston is 96% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ringgold County. PPP loans are for Ellston.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,259
1,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,132
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.5M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ellston, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ellston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.1 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| TingleyCity | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand RiverCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Shannon CityCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ArispeCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| KellertonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount AyrCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| DiagonalCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ThayerCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AftonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| DecaturCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BentonCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MurrayCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Van WertCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DelphosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellston, IA in?
- Ellston is in Ringgold County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ellston, IA?
- About 28 people live in Ellston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellston?
- Nearby places include Sun Valley Lake (2.1 mi), Beaconsfield (3.8 mi), Tingley (4.6 mi), Grand River (7.8 mi), Shannon City (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023