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Ashton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
Ashton, IL
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 $61,389 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,343. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,705. Median rent is $931/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ashton reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 410/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.