Ashton, IL
Living in Ashton
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute75
Public Transit10
Affordability93
Public Safety75
Airports60
Hospitals73
Colleges67
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Schools1
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Residents
948Population-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
$55kMedian 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
$98kMedian Home Value-$8.7k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$543Median 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
St Paul Lutheran School
9 miles, NE
Faith Christian School
10 miles, W
St Anne School
14 miles, W
St Mary School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ashton, IL
Northern Illinois University
24 miles, E
Rockford University
30 miles, N
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
33 miles, N
Beloit College
45 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ashton, IL
Rochelle Community Hospital
9 miles, NE
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
13 miles, W
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
22 miles, S
Cgh Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ashton, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
24 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
68 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
76 miles, E