Ashton, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 105 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.9%
 
Males: 50  (48.2%)
Females: 55  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57424

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,528 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Ashton:

$71,528
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,906 (it was $12,283 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,702 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Ashton:

$56,702
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,440; detached houses: $58,759; mobile homes: $109,804
March 2022 cost of living index in Ashton: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Ashton, SD (2022)
    • 16197.0%White alone
    • 31.8%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (52.9%), Danish (13.7%), Norwegian (13.7%), Irish (7.8%), American (3.9%), Dutch (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/31/1883

Elevation: 1291 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 237 people per square mile   (very low).

Ashton, South Dakota map

5 residents are foreign born (3.3% Europe).

This city:

3.3%
South Dakota:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ashton city:

2.8% ($344)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (133.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (255.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (585.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Redfield, SD (2.9 miles ),
Mellette, SD (3.3 miles ),
Northville, SD (3.4 miles),
Frankfort, SD (3.5 miles),
Brentford, SD (3.8 miles),
Chelsea, SD (4.1 miles),
Rockham, SD (4.1 miles),
Mansfield, SD (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 44.99 N, Longitude: 98.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Ashton, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ashton, SD in 2022

Ashton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+2.7%).
Most common industries in Ashton, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (30.7%)
  • Public administration (16.0%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Health care (38.9%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (8.3%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (30.8%)
  • Health care (23.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Ashton, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (18.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (16.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (22.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (16.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (15.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (15.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)

Average climate in Ashton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ashton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Ashton city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F3 tornado 19.1 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ashton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 597.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 70.2 miles away from Ashton center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 155.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 117.1 miles away from Ashton center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 83.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Spink County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ashton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ashton:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 9 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • EASTERN STAR HOME OF SD, INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • SD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashton:

  • Northern State University (about 32 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 97 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 128 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 131 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 140 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 145 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 147 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ashton Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Spink County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

1.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ashton:

Marital status in Ashton, SD
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.7%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Ashton:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.2
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ashton, SD (based on Spink County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1526
Mainline Protestant2,05811
Evangelical Protestant40810
Other--
None1,797-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Spink County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Spink County:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Spink County:

28.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.5%
State:

14.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 3$202
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$775
Financial Administration 0$0 1$815
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,792

Ashton government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($190.48)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($180.95)
    Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($142.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($28.57)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($28.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($28.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($95.24)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($85.71)

Ashton government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($142.86)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $14,000 ($133.33)
    Other: $1,000 ($9.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($9.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($66.67)
    Other: $1,000 ($9.52)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($352.38)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($76.19)
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000 ($57.14)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($9.52)

Ashton government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $500,000 ($4761.90)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $484,000 ($4609.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($152.38)

Ashton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $183,000 ($1742.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ashton:

  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ashton:

  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ashton:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)

Ashton fatal accident list:

Mar 10, 2009 09:40 AM, Main St, Lat: 44.994867, Lon: -98.495689, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 25, 2005 06:25 PM, Cr-14, Lat: 44.998640, Lon: -98.498060, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.6mTotal length
  • $5,343,000Total costs
  • 2,525Total average daily traffic
  • 436Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,220Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 38803 165th St (Lat: 44.998611 Lon: -98.471111), Call Sign: WSAG766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.775 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 01/17/2034, Certifier: Stacy Frericks, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ashton, SD
  • 52.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.8%Electricity
  • 5.3%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Wood
  • 1.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ashton, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Ashton compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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