At a Glance
Median Income
$57,750
$29,256 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
Zillow: $109,491
Median Rent
$850/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $109,491. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$29,256
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$158M
Avg Weekly Wage$748
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$850
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$109,491
Housing Units135
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation2,036 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.385 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.