Ashton township, Illinois
Ashton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ashton township is a geographic entity located in Lee County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,120. The land area covers 17.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,120 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 478 | ±69 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 533 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 478 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 55 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 | ±$24,769 |
| Median Gross Rent | $898 | ±$343 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,087 | ±$7,954 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,894 | ±$4,358 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 136 | ±62 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 514 | ±102 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ASHTON
GUS Population: 1,132 (2024)
ID: 163075
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 264, ASHTON IL 61006
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GUS Population: 33,544 (2024)
ID: 201615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LEE COUNTY TREASURER
PO BOX 328, DIXON IL 61021-0328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Ashton | 07-12 | Ashton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Franklin Grove, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Rochelle, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Chana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Creston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dixon, IL | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-10 | DIXON, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kishwaukee College
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College | 18.4 mi away | 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL, 60150-9699 |
8158252086
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MILLS & PETRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND GYMNASIUM
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 704 NORTH FIRST STREET, ASHTON, IL, 61006 |
(815) 453-2213
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Sauk Valley Community College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL, 61021-9112 |
8152885511
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FRANKLIN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 112 SOUTH ELM STREET, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL, 61031 |
(815) 456-2823
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Northern Illinois University
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College | 24.1 mi away | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828 |
8008923050
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FLAGG-ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 619 FOURTH AVENUE, ROCHELLE, IL, 61068 |
(815) 562-3431
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | 211 E Third St, Sterling, IL, 61081-3611 |
8156250247
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OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 300 JEFFERSON STREET, OREGON, IL, 61061 |
(815) 732-2724
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Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
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College Vocational | 24.8 mi away | 145 N. 3rd Street, Dekalb, IL, 60115-3301 |
8157584045
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PANKHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 3 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE, AMBOY, IL, 61310 |
(815) 857-3925
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCHELLE, IL US, located 8.6 miles from Ashton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1° | 12.1° | 20.1° | 1.78" | — |
| February | 32.1° | 15.5° | 23.8° | 1.70" | — |
| March | 45.1° | 26.1° | 35.6° | 2.27" | — |
| April | 58.7° | 36.6° | 47.6° | 3.44" | — |
| May | 70.0° | 48.1° | 59.0° | 4.69" | — |
| June | 79.2° | 58.5° | 68.9° | 4.92" | — |
| July | 82.2° | 61.4° | 71.8° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 80.7° | 59.8° | 70.2° | 3.92" | — |
| September | 75.0° | 51.8° | 63.4° | 3.26" | — |
| October | 62.2° | 39.8° | 51.0° | 2.81" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 28.8° | 37.7° | 2.30" | — |
| December | 33.7° | 18.3° | 26.0° | 1.95" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton village | Village | 0.1 mi | — |
| Franklin Grove village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Lost Nation CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Lee Center CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Nachusa CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Rochelle city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710302596. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.