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Ellsworth, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
179
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
826
ZIP codes
0
Ellsworth and its ZIP codes
Ellsworth at a glance
- Ellsworth is about 3.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Ellsworth, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Ellsworth.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ellsworth, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellsworth, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Ellsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArrowsmithVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Le RoyCity | 7.8 mi | 2.4 |
| ColfaxVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DownsVillage | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| SaybrookVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BellflowerVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| TowandaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AnchorVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomingtonCity | 14 mi | 27.1 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Farmer CityCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| NormalTown | 15 mi | 18.7 |
| FooslandVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HeyworthVillage | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Gibson CityCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellsworth, IL in?
- Ellsworth is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ellsworth, IL?
- About 179 people live in Ellsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellsworth?
- Nearby places include Arrowsmith (4.4 mi), Cooksville (6.5 mi), Le Roy (7.8 mi), Colfax (9.7 mi), Downs (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023