A town of 1,033, settled in 1882. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The 3 things Ellendale does most differently from other towns.
1,394 people in 2010; 1,033 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Ellendale. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Ellendale’s kids attend outperform 96% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale Elementary School | PK–5 | 120 | A+ |
| Ellendale Middle School | 6–8 | 56 | Not graded |
| Ellendale High School | 9–12 | 79 | A+ |
| Ellendale High Virtual Academy | 7–12 | 1 | Not graded |
Ellendale tracks North Dakota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Ellendale has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
About one in 3 of Ellendale’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Fargo (8%), Ellendale (6%) and Aberdeen (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Ellendale's reported crime rate is well below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2023.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Ellendale on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Ellendale.
City in North Dakota, United States
Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Dickey County. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882. Ellendale is the home of Trinity Bible College, located on the former campus of the North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School and the Ellendale Opera House currently under renovation.
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