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Ellsworth County, KS
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
Population
6,360
Land area
716sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Ellsworth County
Ellsworth County at a glance
- Ellsworth County is 75% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,560, 12% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,900 (47% below Kansas) and median rent is $708 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ellsworth (3,108), Wilson (833) and Kanopolis (552).
Local data for Ellsworth County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellsworth County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,560
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$114,900
Prices -4.0% in a year
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,156), Irish Americans (736), Mexican Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$17.24M
571 loans, 1,814 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.58K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ellsworth County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellsworth County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
739
Most often 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellsworth County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ellsworth County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ellsworth County, KS?
- Ellsworth is the largest city or town in Ellsworth County, with about 3,108 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ellsworth County?
- Ellsworth County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67425, 67439, 67444, 67450, 67454.
- What is the population of Ellsworth County, KS?
- About 6,360 people live in Ellsworth County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ellsworth County?
- Ellsworth County borders Saline County, McPherson County, Barton County, Rice County, Russell County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023