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Ashton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
518
Population
463/sq mi density
$60,156
Median Income
$29,618 per capita
$85,400
Home Value
$169,395 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
15.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
276
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashton has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3094°N, 95.7908°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Ashton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").