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Population
3,092
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,539 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$157,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$681/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,821
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Ellsworth

Set along the Smoky Hill River in central Kansas, Ellsworth blends legendary Old West history with relaxed small-town living. Once a bustling 1870s cattle shipping hub, today’s community of about 3,000 residents offers quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and a charming historic downtown. Local employers and regional services keep the town thriving, while good schools and nearby recreation at Kanopolis State Park give residents plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. It is a welcoming, tight-knit community with deep roots and an easygoing pace.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+98.7ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.9rating

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