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Ashton, IA

Ashton, IA.

Population: 658 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,532
1-year appreciation
+10.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$183,747
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (56 mi)
Nearest airport
Sibley Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,240
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,355
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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