Ellsworth County, KS lies on the north-central part of Kansas near Salina lake with an approximately 655 square mile area size. It was populated by pioneer settlers as early as 1871 and now has a population estimated to be over 6000 people who enjoy life on rural farms or participate actively in oil production industries located nearby. The county seat is Ellsworth City with other smaller cities like Holyrood & Wilson also present within its territory.