Ellston, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 22 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -61.4%
Males: (33.3%)
Females: 15  (66.7%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50074

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,926 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Ellston:

$53,926
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,775 (it was $10,345 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $24,539 (it was $14,600 in 2000)
Ellston:

$24,539
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $55,901; detached houses: $55,775
March 2022 cost of living index in Ellston: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.3%

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Ancestries: English (28.0%), German (16.0%), Dutch (8.0%), European (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1220 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 99 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ellston city:

1.4% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (57.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (103.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (340.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sun Valley Lake, IA (1.5 miles),
Beaconsfield, IA (1.9 miles),
Tingley, IA (2.2 miles),
Grand River, IA (2.8 miles ),
Shannon City, IA (3.0 miles),
Arispe, IA (3.1 miles),
Kellerton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Mount Ayr, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.84 N, Longitude: 94.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Ellston, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ellston, IA in 2022

Ellston satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+29.5%).

Average climate in Ellston, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ellston-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the Ellston city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 18.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ellston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 284% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 341.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 394.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 370.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 310.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 370.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 358.8 miles away from Ellston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ringgold County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Ellston:

  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • MOUNT AYR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • CLEARVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MOUNT AYR, IA)
  • AFTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; AFTON, IA)

Amtrak station near Ellston:

  • 20 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ellston:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 53 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 58 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 66 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 83 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Iowa State University (about 86 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 91 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Highland Community College (about 92 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Union Township Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Ellston: First Christian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ringgold County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

16.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ellston:

Marital status in Ellston, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 22.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 21.6%
  • Divorced: 56.3%

For population 25 years and over in Ellston:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ellston, IA (based on Ringgold County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,18715
Evangelical Protestant7239
Other1581
Catholic1031
None1,960-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

13.62 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

17.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ringgold County:

9.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Ringgold County:

27.1%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ringgold County:

18.4%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$138
Financial Administration 0$0 1$25
Totals for Government 0$0 8$163

Ellston government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($227.27)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($136.36)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($45.45)
    Correctional Institutions: $1,000 ($45.45)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($45.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($136.36)

Ellston government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($181.82)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($90.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($136.36)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($227.27)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,000 ($136.36)

Ellston government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($1818.18)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ellston:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ellston:

  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.6mTotal length
  • 470Total average daily traffic
  • 47Total average daily truck traffic
  • 470Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ellston, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ellston, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Ronald T Hinds, 3136 130th Street (Lat: 40.857694 Lon: -94.066556), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Grand River Communications, Inc., R.Hinds@grm.Net, , 167 Princ-eton, Phone: (660) 748-4235

  • Ron Hinds, 3136 130th Street (Lat: 40.857694 Lon: -94.066556), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: Grand River Communications, Inc., R.Hinds@grm.Net, , 167 Princ-eton, Phone: (660) 748-4235

  • Ron Hinds, 3136 130th Street (Lat: 40.857694 Lon: -94.066556), Type: 82.3, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Grand River Communications, Inc., R.Hinds@grm.Net, , 167 Princ-eton, Phone: (660) 748-4235

  • Dawn Blacker, Along 330th Avenue (Lat: 40.851722 Lon: -94.033528), Type: 92.7, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 91.5 m, Registrant: Cloud 1, Alicia.Broeren@bugtusselwireless.Com, Floor 2, Green- Bay, Phone: (920) 940-0144

  • Alicia Broeren, Along 330th Avenue (Lat: 40.851722 Lon: -94.033528), Type: 92.7, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 91.5 m, Registrant: Cloud 1, Alicia.Broeren@bugtusselwireless.Com, Floor 2, Green- Bay, Phone: (920) 940-0144

  • Alicia Broeren, Along 330th Avenue (Lat: 40.851722 Lon: -94.033528), Type: 92.7, Structure height: 19159 m, Overall height: 91.5 m, Registrant: Cloud 1, Alicia.Broeren@bugtusselwireless.Com, Floor 2, Green- Bay, Phone: (920) 940-0144


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Sun Valley, 3136 130th Street (Lat: 40.857694 Lon: -94.066556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQVI238,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2015, Expiration Date: 02/19/2025, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2024, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Ellston, Along 330th Avenue (Lat: 40.851722 Lon: -94.033528), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.5 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WRMI546,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/14/2021, Expiration Date: 04/14/2031, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0VNN, Grant Date: 02/16/1993, Expiration Date: 02/16/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2005, Registrant: Roy J Barlage, Rr 1 Box 243c, Ellston, IA 50074


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9492E, N9492E, N-9492E, Serial Number: 17272280, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Quentin V Anderson, 1348 Cherri Ln, Ellston, IA 50074

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ellston, IA
  • 61.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ellston, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ellston compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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