Ashton, IL

Living in Ashton

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 36
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 67
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Schools 1
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Residents

948 Population -29 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate45%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value -$8.7k (2010–19)
- Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$174 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ashton

United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23

Property Crime in Ashton

United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 2 10
Feb 25 2 6
Mar 36 2 3
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ashton, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ashton, IL

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St Anne School
14 miles, W
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St Mary School
24 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Ashton, IL

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Rockford University
30 miles, N
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Beloit College
45 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ashton, IL

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Cgh Medical Center
25 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Ashton, IL

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