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The current estimated population of Ashton, Iowa, is 422, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1882
  • County Affiliated: Osceola County
  • Land Area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population Density: 422 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 712
  • Zip Codes: 51232

Geography and Location

Ashton, Iowa, is a small town located in northwestern Iowa, within Osceola County, about 10 miles south of the Minnesota border. Ashton experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The town is surrounded by flat farmland, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops. Ashton’s economy is largely based on agriculture, with local farms and small businesses supporting the community. The town’s location along U.S. Route 60 provides easy access to nearby cities such as Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Worthington, Minnesota. Ashton’s small size, rural charm, and strong agricultural economy make it a quiet and peaceful place to live in northwestern Iowa.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.5 years
Median household income: $29,821
Median house value: $39,600

Population by Race

Races in Ashton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (63.1%), Dutch (14.3%), Irish (9.1%), Norwegian (6.9%), English (5.0%), United States (5.0%).

Elevation: 1450 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Map of Ashton, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashton

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashton city

  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-0.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashton:

  • OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; SIBLEY, IA)
  • NORTHWEST IOWA HEALTH CENTER (about 10 miles; SHELDON, IA)
  • BAUM-HARMON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; PRIMGHAR, IA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashton:

  • JOE FOSS FIELD (about 68 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Abbreviation: FSD)
  • SIOUX GATEWAY/COL. BUD DAY FIELD (about 75 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Abbreviation: SUX)
  • BROOKINGS MUNI (about 99 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Abbreviation: BKX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashton:

  • SIBLEY MUNI (about 5 miles; SIBLEY, IA; Abbreviation: ISB)
  • SHELDON MUNI (about 9 miles; SHELDON, IA; Abbreviation: SHL)
  • PRIMGHAR (about 22 miles; PRIMGHAR, IA; Abbreviation: 2Y0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashton:

  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 87 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 101 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 114 miles; WAYNE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,026)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 125 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)

Libraries

Library in Ashton:

  • ASHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $15,670; Location: 3029 3RD ST, BOX 277; 10,508 books; 207 audio materials; 489 video materials; 58 serial subscriptions)

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