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Ellsworth, WI
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,349
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
882
ZIP codes
0
Ellsworth and its ZIP codes
Ellsworth at a glance
- Ellsworth is about 8.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,857 a year, 13% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Ellsworth, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellsworth, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,857
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$262,200
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,384), Norwegian Americans (659), Irish Americans (583).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Ellsworth.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,163
10,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$267M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
Ellsworth, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellsworth, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
404
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellsworth, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Ellsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond BluffCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Hager CityCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Bay CityVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| River FallsCity | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| Red Wing, MNCity | 12 mi | 34.8 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 14 mi | 4 |
| Maiden RockVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| PrescottCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Plum CityVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| BaldwinVillage | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| HammondVillage | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ElmwoodVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| RobertsVillage | 17 mi | 3 |
| Frontenac, MNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Hastings, MNCity | 19 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellsworth, WI in?
- Ellsworth is in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Ellsworth, WI?
- About 3,349 people live in Ellsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellsworth?
- Nearby places include Diamond Bluff (9.2 mi), Hager City (9.6 mi), Bay City (10 mi), River Falls (11 mi), Red Wing, MN (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023