Ashton, Idaho

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Population in 2022: 964 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.6%
 
Males: 530  (55.0%)
Females: 434  (45.0%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Idaho median age:

37.5 years

Zip codes: 83420.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,119 (it was $30,282 in 2000)
Ashton:

$65,119
ID:

$72,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,986 (it was $13,731 in 2000)

Ashton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,815 (it was $61,100 in 2000)
Ashton:

$223,815
ID:

$432,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $262,431; detached houses: $269,621; mobile homes: $129,698

Median gross rent in 2022: $837.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ashton: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.0%
(4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Ashton, ID (2022)
    • 1,13979.7%White alone
    • 18312.8%Hispanic
    • 936.5%Two or more races
    • 80.6%Black alone
    • 70.5%American Indian alone

Races in Ashton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Idaho and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ashton, Idaho as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ashton is 536 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Ashton by year

Type

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(95.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
5
(475.3)
1
(96.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(95.1)
4
(383.9)
2
(193.4)
1
(104.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
9
(855.5)
2
(191.9)
8
(773.7)
8
(835.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(209.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index212.061.444.557.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Ashton, ID

Crime rate in Ashton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Idaho average:

1.59
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Ancestries: German (16.8%), English (11.9%), Irish (11.0%), American (7.0%), Swedish (4.7%), Swiss (2.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated in 1906

Elevation: 5260 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 1,763 people per square mile   (low).

Ashton, Idaho map

149 residents are foreign born (10.5% Latin America).

This city:

10.4%
Idaho:

5.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,419 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,258 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Idaho Falls, ID (49.6 miles , pop. 50,730).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (440.8 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (730.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Warm River, ID (2.7 miles),
Drummond, ID (2.7 miles),
St. Anthony, ID (3.7 miles ),
Newdale, ID (3.9 miles ),
Teton, ID (4.1 miles ),
Parker, ID (4.2 miles ),
Sugar City, ID (4.5 miles ),
Yellowstone National Park, ID (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 44.07 N, Longitude: 111.45 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Seed Potato Capital

Area code: 208

Distribution of median household income in Ashton, ID in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ashton, ID in 2022
Ashton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $177,700
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $296,800
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $61,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $153,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $184,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ashton, ID residents
Average permit cost in Ashton, ID
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Idaho:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.3%).
Most common industries in Ashton, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Food (4.3%)
  • Utilities (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (24.3%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
  • Food (5.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.1%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Ashton, ID (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.6%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)

Average climate in Ashton, Idaho

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Ashton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Idaho state average. It is 1609% 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 52.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 117.0 miles away from Ashton center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 396.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 183.8 miles away from Ashton center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML) earthquake occurred 151.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fremont County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ashton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ashton:

  • HOSPICE OF ASHTON (801 MAIN ST)
  • ASHTON LIVING CENTER (PO BOX 838)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashton:

  • Brigham Young University-Idaho (about 25 miles; Rexburg, ID; Full-time enrollment: 30,522)
  • Idaho State University (about 97 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Montana State University (about 113 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)
  • Utah State University (about 163 miles; Logan, UT; FT enrollment: 21,131)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 184 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 187 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • Weber State University (about 201 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)

Public high school in Ashton:

Public elementary/middle school in Ashton:

See full list of schools located in Ashton

Library in Ashton:

  • FREMONT COUNTY DISTRICT (Operating income: $357,160; Location: 925 MAIN; 41,879 books; 1,182 audio materials; 1,642 video materials; 51 state licensed databases; 31 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: North Fremont Fire District Ashton Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Ski Dream Adventures (Ski & Helicopter Tours; 521 North Highway 20), Ashton Visitor's Center (108 South Highway 20), Box Canyon Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 514 Main Street).

Hotels: Rankin Motel (120 South Highway 20), Stegelmeier Farmhouse Inn (1357 North 4350 East), Four Seasons Motel (112 Main Street), Log Cabin Motel (1001 Main Street), The Super 8 Motel of Ashton (1370 Highway 20), Squirrel Creek Elk Ranch (4587 East 1200 North).

Fremont County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ashton and their reported violations in the past:

ASHTON CITY OF (Population served: 1,200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from FEB-01-2013 to FEB-01-2013), St Public Notif requested (2 times from FEB-04-2013 to FEB-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAY-03-2013 to AUG-06-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from MAY-01-2012 to MAY-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (2 times from MAY-04-2012 to MAY-04-2012), St BCA signed (MAY-04-2012)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2012), St BCA signed (2 times from MAR-06-2012 to MAY-04-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (MAR-06-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (3 times from APR-02-2012 to APR-02-2012), St Public Notif requested (3 times from APR-05-2012 to APR-05-2012), St BCA signed (MAY-04-2012)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from NOV-01-2011 to NOV-01-2011), St Public Notif requested (2 times from NOV-04-2011 to NOV-04-2011), St BCA signed (MAR-06-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-03-2012), St Public Notif requested (JAN-06-2012), St BCA signed (MAR-06-2012)
  • 17 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUL-06-2009 to AUG-10-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUL-06-2009 to AUG-10-2009)
USFS STODDARD CAMPGROUND (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform
USFS LAST CHANCE (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
USFS UPPER MESA FALLS CAMPGROUND (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
USFS HOWARD SPRINGS PICNIC GROUND (Population served: 47, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
USFS MCCREA BRIDGE CAMPGROUND (Population served: 37, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
USFS FLATROCK CAMPGROUND AND GUARD STATI (Population served: 31, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
USFS GRANDVIEW @ MESA FALLS CAMPGROUND (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ashton that have no violations reported:

  • USFS WARM RIVER CAMPGROUND (Population served: 405, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS STEEL CREEK CAMPGROUND (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (Population served: 105, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS BUTTERMILK CAMPGROUND (Population served: 89, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS BUFFALO CAMPGROUND (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS BIG SPRINGS CAMPGROUND - ID (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • USFS UPPER COFFEE POT CAMPGROUND (Population served: 38, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Idaho:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.0%
Whole state:

69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

27 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
26 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Ashton (2011 data):

  • Bank of Idaho: Main Street Branch at 600 Main Street, branch established on 1997/02/18. Info updated 2010/10/06: Bank assets: $233.2 mil, Deposits: $211.9 mil, headquarters in Idaho Falls, ID, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Idaho Holding Co.
  • KeyBank National Association: Ashton Branch at 24 South 5th Street, branch established on 1949/02/01. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp

For population 15 years and over in Ashton:

Marital status in Ashton, ID
  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Ashton:

  • High school or higher: 87.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.9
Idaho average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ashton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ashton, ID (based on Fremont County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other8,58621
Catholic9702
Evangelical Protestant5468
Mainline Protestant1522
None2,988-
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
Fremont County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Fremont County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Idaho:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Fremont County:

7.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

7.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
Idaho:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Fremont County:

22.1%
Idaho:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.5%
State:

11.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.4%
State:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

39.3%
State:

45.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.2
Idaho:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.8%
Idaho:

21.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.8%
Idaho:

10.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ashton:

6.8
Idaho:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ashton:

31.4%
Idaho:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

50.0%
Idaho:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.4%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ashton, ID Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 2$9,276$55,6560$0
Financial Administration 2$7,723$46,3381$416
Sewerage 1$4,300$51,6000$0
Streets and Highways 1$8,600$103,2000$0
Water Supply 1$8,600$103,2000$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$374
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$3,201
Totals for Government 7$38,500$66,0007$3,992

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

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $345,000 ($357.88)
    Regular Highways: $264,000 ($273.86)
    Sewerage: $234,000 ($242.74)
    Water Utilities: $187,000 ($193.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $155,000 ($160.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $117,000 ($121.37)
    Central Staff Services: $104,000 ($107.88)
    Financial Administration: $86,000 ($89.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $54,000 ($56.02)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($24.90)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($17.63)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($11.41)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($3.11)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($3.11)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $330,000 ($342.32)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $458,000 ($475.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $202,000 ($209.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($39.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $104,000 ($107.88)
    Rents: $23,000 ($23.86)
    Fines and Forfeits: $13,000 ($13.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $280,000 ($290.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $118,000 ($122.41)
  • Tax - Property: $443,000 ($459.54)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($3.11)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,291,000 ($1339.21)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,291,000 ($1339.21)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,124,000 ($2203.32)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $251,000 ($260.37)

Businesses in Ashton, ID

  • AT&T: 1
  • FedEx: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ashton:

  • KID (590 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZNR (690 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUPI (980 AM; 5 kW; AMMON, ID; Owner: RAY GROTH OIL COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZNI (1260 AM; 5 kW; IDAHO FALLS, ID)
  • KRXK (1230 AM; 1 kW; REXBURG, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGVW (640 AM; 10 kW; BELGRADE, MT; Owner: GALLATIN VALLEY WITNESS, INC.)
  • KBLI (1620 AM; 10 kW; BLACKFOOT, ID; Owner: WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ashton:

  • K209BO (89.7 FM; TETONIA, ID; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KCHQ (102.1 FM; DRIGGS, ID; Owner: TED W. AUSTIN, JR.)
  • KBJX (107.9 FM; SHELLEY, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KGTM (98.1 FM; REXBURG, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP)
  • KADQ-FM (94.3 FM; REXBURG, ID; Owner: SAND HILL MEDIA CORP.)
  • KBYI (100.5 FM; REXBURG, ID; Owner: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO)

TV broadcast stations around Ashton:

  • K09VD (Channel 9; ASHTON, ID; Owner: OREGON TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K59BV (Channel 59; LAVA HOT SPRINGS, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
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  • Ashton, Idaho
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Idaho average
  • Fatal accident count1251
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1741
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons479
  • Fatalities1389
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents3049
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents64
See more detailed statistics of Ashton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 41.6mTotal length
  • $3,106,000Total costs
  • 6,199Total average daily traffic
  • 1,236Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,059Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 21 took place in 2016, and the least - 1 in 2011. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Ashton, ID When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (63.8%), and Structure Fires (23.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ashton, ID
    • 11363.8%Outside Fires
    • 4223.7%Structure Fires
    • 1810.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ashton, ID
Most common first names in Ashton, ID among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2072.8 years
John1676.3 years
George1180.9 years
Robert971.9 years
Henry883.8 years
James864.4 years
Ralph879.3 years
Mary877.6 years
Charles782.7 years
David775.6 years
Most common last names in Ashton, ID among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lenz1573.8 years
Jones1279.1 years
Bolland884.5 years
Atchley874.0 years
Cordingley881.5 years
Huntsman867.1 years
Hill776.8 years
Hossner769.1 years
Grube777.9 years
Clark781.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ashton, ID
  • 41.8%Electricity
  • 21.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.9%Wood
  • 4.4%Other fuel
  • 2.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ashton, ID
  • 43.1%Wood
  • 24.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 6.2%Utility gas
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Ashton compared to Idaho state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 10 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.