The Town FilesEllington, Missouri
City in Reynolds County · population 790 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,300
- Household income
- $36,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.1
Ellington is a city of 790 people in Reynolds County, Missouri. The median home is worth $71,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Missouri towns, quieter than 98% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns.
How Ellington ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ellington is worth $71,300, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $36,205, which is more affordable than 84% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $674 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ellington | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $674 | $855 |
| Median household income | $36,205 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Ellington
| People | Ellington | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Ellington
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2025 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Reynolds County since 1996
Reynolds County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Reynolds County
Reynolds County had 1,757 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,798 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Ellington itself the ACS puts it at 40.5%.
Public schools in Ellington
2 public schools with 435 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 234 | 11.1 |
| ELLINGTON ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 201 | 10.6 |
Towns near Ellington
- Van Buren, MO15.5 mi · 747 people · home $103,400
- Piedmont, MO16.4 mi · 1,897 people · home $97,700
- Eminence, MO22.0 mi · 515 people · home $120,700
- Winona, MO25.2 mi · 950 people · home $95,500
Ellington questions
Is Ellington, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ellington scores better for retirees than 91% of Missouri towns and quieter than 98%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Ellington?
The median owner-occupied home in Ellington is valued at $71,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,205, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $674 a month.
What is the weather like in Ellington?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6.0 inches of snow.
Does Ellington get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ellington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2025. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)