Ashton, SD

South Dakota

Ashton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 171. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
171 Population 389/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $28,341 per capita
$40,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,700 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $40,700
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ashton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population171
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$28,341
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$549M
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation1,292 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute11 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries2

Is Ashton a Good Place to Live?

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. Ashton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashton is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashton is $40,700, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ashton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Ashton has a population of 171 with a density of 389 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

171
Total Population
389
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashton is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Ashton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,341
Avg Weekly Wage$983
IRS Avg AGI$81,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)272
County GDP$549M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare19
Retail29
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,333
33% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.5 min
Work from Home36.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashton is $40,700, 86% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$40,700
86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,333
33% below US avg
Effective Rate5.73%
In Ashton, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ashton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.7%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death8,813/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access41.6%
Healthcare Facilities19

Crime Rates: Ashton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Ashton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.8 inches
40% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,292 ft (394 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates44.9931°N, 98.4991°W
County FIPS46115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 29.3%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+90.1%
School Test Score5.45
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density389/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants14
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.5 min
Work from Home36.8%

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