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Ashton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County
Ashton, SD
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 $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,341. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton is $40,700 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,240. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Ashton reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Ashton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.