The Town FilesAshton, Idaho
City in Fremont County · population 949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,300
- Household income
- $65,428
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.9
Ashton is a city of 949 people in Fremont County, Idaho. The median home is worth $221,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Idaho towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Idaho towns, easier by car than 85% of Idaho towns.
How Ashton ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ashton is worth $221,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $65,428, which is more affordable than 86% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $1,025 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,025 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $65,428 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Ashton
| People | Ashton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 91.2% |
Weather in Ashton
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 19.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.1 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 190 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ashton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 2, 2004 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 13, 1984.
Severe weather in Fremont County since 1996
Fremont County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| June 13, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1177: Severe Storms, Snowmelt, Land/Mud Slides, Flooding |
| June 6, 1976 | Flood | DR-505: Dam Collapse, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fremont County
Fremont County had 3,748 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,563 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Ashton itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Ashton
2 public schools with 560 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 316 | 15.0 |
| ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 244 | 17.4 |
Towns near Ashton
- St. Anthony, ID13.9 mi · 3,606 people · home $231,900
- Teton, ID17.0 mi · 787 people · home $249,300
- Sugar City, ID20.4 mi · 1,715 people · home $350,000
- Rexburg, ID24.3 mi · 39,409 people · home $395,100
- Driggs, ID29.2 mi · 1,984 people · home $525,100
Ashton questions
Is Ashton, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashton scores better for retirees than 77% of Idaho towns and quieter than 82%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Ashton?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashton is valued at $221,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,428, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,025 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashton?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.7 inches of precipitation a year and 70.1 inches of snow.
Does Ashton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Ashton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 2, 2004. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)