Ellsinore, Missouri
City · Population 417 · #500 in Missouri
About Ellsinore
Ellsinore, MO is a tiny community located in southeastern Missouri, home to 417 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Ellsinore holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 818 residents per square mile.
📰 Ellsinore News Today
- ‘Armed & dangerous’ shooting suspect captured after overnight search KFVS12 · Jul 4
- One dead, 3 seriously injured in Ellsinore crash KY3 · Jun 24
- Suspect captured after 14-hour manhunt following rural Carter County shooting Daily American Republic · Jul 5
- 3 arrested in connection with stolen property investigation in Ellsinore, Mo. WTVM.com · Apr 2
- Orran Percy Obituary Apr 12, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Apr 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ellsinore Unique
- The only place in America named Ellsinore — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ellsinore Pioneer Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Ellsinore
- EAST CARTER CO. R-II ELEM.
- EAST CARTER CO. R-II HIGH
- EAST CARTER CO. R-II MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)417
Rank in state#500 of 938
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density818/sq mi
Coordinates36.9328, -90.7477