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Ashton, South Dakota
City · Population 105 · #225 in South Dakota
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About Ashton
Ashton, SD is a tiny community located in northern South Dakota, home to 105 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ashton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 239 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashton News Today
- Paine brothers reunite in Missoula to play for Montana SWX Local Sports · Apr 14
- Ashton Van Beek, Neenah , Linebacker 247Sports · Mar 27
- Obituary | Jane Susan Campbell of Brookings, South Dakota rudesfuneralhome.com · Dec 25
- Built to adapt: Coyote men’s hoops open Summit League play battle-tested by injuries Mitchell Republic · Dec 31
- Kimberlee Ann Schultz Obituary Oct 14, 2025 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · Oct 14
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What Makes Ashton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Ashton — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 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 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)105
Rank in state#225 of 310
Land area0.44 sq mi
Density239/sq mi
Coordinates44.9931, -98.4991