EllsburgMN
A town of 254. Nearly 28.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Ellsburg stand out
The thing Ellsburg does most differently from other towns.
254 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ellsburg’s report card
Now in Ellsburg
Be the first to start the conversation.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ellsburg. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a quarter of Ellsburg is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cloquet Valley State Forest | 0.3 mi | 3,769 |
| 2. Riverlands State Forest | — | 83 |
Most working residents commute out of Ellsburg
Most working residents leave Ellsburg for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Duluth (34%), Cloquet (8%) and Virginia (6%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ellsburg has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -3°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Ellsburg is
Ellsburg beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Ellsburg | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 5.9% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Ellsburg for work
Where Ellsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ellsburg
Township in Minnesota, United States
Ellsburg Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the township. The unincorporated community of Melrude is located within Ellsburg Township. The town was named for a place in Sweden.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 188
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,342 ft