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Ellsworth, IA
City in Hamilton County, Iowa.
Population
482
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
Ellsworth and its ZIP codes
Ellsworth at a glance
- Ellsworth is about 9.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Ellsworth, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Ellsworth.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,887
5,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,650 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ellsworth, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
610
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellsworth, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ellsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jewell JunctionCity | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| RandallCity | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RadcliffeCity | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Story CityCity | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| KamrarCity | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| RolandCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| StanhopeCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BlairsburgCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamsCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BuckeyeCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| McCallsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HubbardCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| GilbertCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Webster CityCity | 16 mi | 9.2 |
| AldenCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellsworth, IA in?
- Ellsworth is in Hamilton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ellsworth, IA?
- About 482 people live in Ellsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellsworth?
- Nearby places include Jewell Junction (3.2 mi), Randall (5.4 mi), Radcliffe (7.4 mi), Story City (8.6 mi), Kamrar (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023