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Ashton, SD
City in Spink County, South Dakota.
Population
204
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
0
Ashton and its ZIP codes
Ashton at a glance
- Ashton is about 39 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spink County. PPP loans are for Ashton.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,374
2,371 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,787
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.2M
FY 2026, $10,254 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ashton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
732
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 3°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Ashton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedfieldCity | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| MelletteCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NorthvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FrankfortCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Camrose ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BrentfordTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ChelseaTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| RockhamTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Glendale ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| TulareTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| TurtonTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Spink ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| DolandCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| CondeCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| WarnerTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashton, SD in?
- Ashton is in Spink County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ashton, SD?
- About 204 people live in Ashton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashton?
- Nearby places include Redfield (8.6 mi), Mellette (11 mi), Northville (12 mi), Frankfort (12 mi), Camrose Colony (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023