Living in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Ellsworth County is a county in Kansas with a population of around 6,343. The main communities are Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $639/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $110K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Ellsworth County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Ellsworth County, Kansas
Home price trend in Ellsworth County
Top Cities and towns in Ellsworth County
Ellsworth
Population: 3,120
Home price:$116,036
Kanopolis
Population: 492
Home price:$70,151
Wilson
Population: 781
Home price:$79,940
Holyrood
Population: 447
Home price:$57,243
Lorraine
Population: 138
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Ellsworth County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42.1 Years
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Ellsworth County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowTerrain & Weather in Ellsworth County
Average Summer temperature
93°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
30.02 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Ellsworth County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
62.1%
Total Employer Establishments
73,982
Poverty (%)
11.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Ellsworth County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inEllsworth County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Ellsworth County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.57/ per 1000
Burglary
6.12/ per 1000
Arson
0.31/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.2/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
