Ellsworth, Iowa

About Ellsworth

Ellsworth is a tiny community in central Iowa with an estimated population of 495.

Officially, Ellsworth is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 563 residents per square mile.

📰 Ellsworth News Today

• Iowa DNR investigates manure spill near Ellsworth KCCI · Mar 30
• Kenneth Ellsworth Riche Obituary (2026) - Adel, IA - Ernst Funeral & Cremation Services Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Rhonda Hanson Obituary The Ames Tribune · Feb 23
• Lonnie Ellsworth cedarmemorial.com · Jan 22
• Barn full of turkeys total loss following fire in central Iowa WHO13.com · Feb 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ellsworth Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Ellsworth — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ellsworth

• Ellsworth City Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ellsworth

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