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
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
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
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
| 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
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 272 |
| County GDP | $549M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.73% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 10.5 min |
| Work from Home | 36.8% |
The median home value in Ashton is $40,700, 86% below the national average.
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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.73% |
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
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,813/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
Crime Rates: Ashton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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 Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 22.8 inches |
| 40% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,292 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9931°N, 98.4991°W |
| County FIPS | 46115 |