About Ashton
Ashton is a tiny community in eastern Idaho counting 982 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ashton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,534 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashton News Today
- Bernice Stranger Obituary Jun 9, 2026 Baxter Funeral Home · Jun 9
- US-20 Chester to Ashton Environmental Assessment Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Mar 9
- Ashton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 1
- Hunter kills charging grizzly bear near Ashton, Idaho, in defense of life KBOI · May 19
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest : Recreation Site - Riverside Campground US Forest Service (.gov) · May 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ashton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Ashton — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ashton
- 511 Main — pizza
- El Rincon — mexican
- Shoppe on Main (café)
- Trails Inn
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Ashton
- ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)982
Rank in state#88 of 198
Land area0.64 sq mi
Density1,534/sq mi
Coordinates44.0733, -111.4483