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Ashton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sherman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 361/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $29,256 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $90,764 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,036 ft (621 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates41.2477°N, 98.7951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherman County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 150 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 111 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 62 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 125 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 147 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 114 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 113 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 32 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 115 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 112 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 84 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 32 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 126 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 126 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 126 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 107 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 122 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 125 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 85 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 61 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 45 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 11 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 39 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 29 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Ashton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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