Nebraska
Ashton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 213. Residents earn $57,750 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ashton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashton is $57,750, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ashton is $72,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ashton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 30.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,750 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $748 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,532 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
| County GDP | $158M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $72,000 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $90,764 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,618/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2477°N, 98.7951°W |
| County FIPS | 31163 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |