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Ashton, IL
Village in Lee County, Illinois.
Population
935
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,298
ZIP codes
0
Ashton and its ZIP codes
Ashton at a glance
- Ashton is about 5.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,778, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,200 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Ashton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,778
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Irish Americans (136), Mexican Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Ashton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,207
12,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
How people get to work
Ashton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Ashton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin GroveVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Lost NationCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Lee CenterCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| RochelleCity | 9.3 mi | 13.8 |
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| HillcrestVillage | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| StewardVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| OregonCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| West BrooklynVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AmboyCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| DixonCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| ComptonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CrestonVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashton, IL in?
- Ashton is in Lee County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ashton, IL?
- About 935 people live in Ashton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashton?
- Nearby places include Franklin Grove (4.4 mi), Lost Nation (8 mi), Nachusa (8.8 mi), Lee Center (8.8 mi), Rochelle (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023