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Ashton, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Fremont County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,329
Population
2,077/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$47,667 per capita
$222,300
Home Value
$276,464 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
570
Violent Crime/100K
856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$222,300 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,255 ft (1,602 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,077/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0733°N, 111.4483°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson Hole (JAC) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 74 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 103 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 180 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Ashton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.2").