Ashton, IA
Living in Ashton
Bikeability29
Walkability30
Commute85
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports33
Hospitals86
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
498Population+101 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector82%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office18%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas4%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ashton
United States45
Iowa35
Osceola County12
Property Crime in Ashton
United States48
Iowa43
Osceola County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashton
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding55
Tornado32
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ashton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ashton, IA
Sheldon Christian School
9 miles, S
St Patrick Elementary School
10 miles, S
Sanborn Christian School
11 miles, SE
Hull Christian School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ashton, IA
Dordt University
24 miles, SW
Northwestern College
25 miles, SW
Augustana University
50 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
50 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ashton, IA
Osceola Community Hospital
7 miles, N
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
9 miles, S
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
17 miles, SE
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ashton, IA
Joe Foss Field
51 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
69 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
139 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
164 miles, SE