2005 · MNMap-doton-Ellendale · Wikimedia Commons
Ellendale’s story
125 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1901Ellendale is settled
- 2005MNMap-doton-Ellendale
EllendaleMN
A town of 754, settled in 1901.
Population
754
−2.2% since 2010
Typical home
$310K
+6.1% in a year
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
198
A commuter town
Small town
754 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Ellendale’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ellendale. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Ellendale
Most working residents leave Ellendale for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Owatonna (28%), Blooming Prairie (16%) and Austin (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ellendale3%
Owatonna28%
Blooming Prairie16%
Austin8%
Rochester6%
16 mi
median commute distance
198
jobs based in Ellendale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Ellendale has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring34–54°
Summer59–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Ellendale’s public schools outperform 39% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Ellendale’s kids attend trail 61% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrheg Elementary | PK–5 | 354 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state testsAll 1 schools →
Health
How healthy Ellendale is
Ellendale beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Ellendale | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.1% | 5.9% |
Owatonna Hospital
13.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Ellendale home is worth about $310K
The typical Ellendale home is worth about $310,000, up 6.1% in a year, 12% below the Minnesota typical home.
$310KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ellendale$310K
Minnesota$351K
+6.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Ellendale for work
Where Ellendale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
198jobs based in Ellendale
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ellendale
City in Minnesota, United States
Ellendale is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ellendale had a population of 676.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Population
- 676
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- ZIP code
- 56026
- Area code
- 507