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Ashton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
Ashton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
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 $169,395. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ashton reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.