Ellston, IA
Living in Ellston
Bikeability
53
Walkability
92
Commute
83
Public Transit
52
Affordability
100
Public Safety
97
Airports
64
Hospitals
71
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
30
Population
-33 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
58%
College-Educated
+50% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate17%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree58%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone47%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+18% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K20%
Employers
Government33%
Private sector17%
Self-employed39%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office28%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked17%
Housing
$42k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
100%
Owner-Occupied
+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier67%
Home Value
Less than $50K60%
$50K to $99K20%
$250K to $299K20%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ellston
United States45
Iowa35
Ringgold County5
Property Crime in Ellston
United States48
Iowa43
Ringgold County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ellston
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ellston, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ellston, IA
St Malachy School
20 miles, NW
Mayflower Heritage Christian
20 miles, NW
Zadie Creek School
21 miles, SE
Franklin Christian Day School
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ellston, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
18 miles, SE
Simpson College
46 miles, NE
Conception Seminary College
51 miles, SW
Northwest Missouri State University
53 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ellston, IA
Ringgold County Hospital
10 miles, SW
Decatur County Hospital
20 miles, E
Greater Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Clarke County Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ellston, IA
Des Moines International Airport
53 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
98 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
111 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
139 miles, W