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Ellsworth, KS
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
Population
3,108
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,299
ZIP codes
0
Ellsworth and its ZIP codes
Ellsworth at a glance
- Ellsworth is about 36 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 88th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $66,821 a year, 10% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,600 (27% below Kansas) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Ellsworth, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellsworth, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,821
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (835), Irish Americans (397), Mexican Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellsworth County. PPP loans are for Ellsworth.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,199
2,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.72M
FY 2026, $7,171 per person
How people get to work
Ellsworth, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellsworth, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellsworth, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ellsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KanopolisCity | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| LorraineCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HolyroodCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WilsonCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FrederickCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| GeneseoCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BushtonCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Sylvan GroveCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| DorranceCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Lincoln CenterCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| ClaflinCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BeverlyCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| OdinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| MarquetteCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellsworth, KS in?
- Ellsworth is in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ellsworth, KS?
- About 3,108 people live in Ellsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellsworth?
- Nearby places include Kanopolis (4.1 mi), Lorraine (13 mi), Holyrood (14 mi), Wilson (15 mi), Frederick (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023