At a Glance
Median Income
$60,156
$29,618 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
Zillow: $189,369
Median Rent
$892/mo
15.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.8% smoking rate
How Ashton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashton residents earn a median household income of $60,156 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,618. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,369. Median rent is $892/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.8% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population518
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$29,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$892
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$189,369
Housing Units238
Rent Burden15.8%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation1,448 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.