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Ashton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sherman County County
Ashton, NE
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 $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,764. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ashton reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,359/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.