Ashton, Idaho is the largest seed potato producing area in the world.
Ashton, Idaho
Ashton is approximately 18 miles (29 km) from the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park; 24 miles (39 km) from Grand Teton National Park, and 39 miles (63 km) from the Grand Teton with a clear view. Ashton is surrounded by farmland but is less than five miles (8 km) from the Targhee National Forest.
There are four rivers within 10 miles (16 km) of Ashton - Henry's Fork of the Snake River, Fall River, the Teton River, and Warm River and all are outstanding trout streams.
There are three notable waterfalls nearby, Upper Mesa Falls and Lower Mesa Falls both on the Henry's Fork and Cave Falls on Fall River.
(Courtesy of Wikipedia)Access to Recreation
| Destination | Estimated Distance | Estimated Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Henry's Fork of the Snake River | 0 miles |
0 minutes |
| Teton River | 27 miles |
32 minutes |
| South Fork of the Snake River | 80 miles |
1 hour 15 minutes |
| Grand Targhee Ski Resort | 44 miles |
1 hour 25 minutes |
| Yellowstone National Park | 72 miles |
1 hour 25 minutes |
| Grand Teton National Park | 75 miles |
2 hours |
| Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | 75 miles |
2 hours |
| Jackson Hole, WY | 75 miles |
2 hours |
Demographic Information
As of 2007, Ashton's population is 1,092 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.28 percent.
The median home cost in Ashton is $226,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.77 percent.
Ashton, ID cost of living is 89.18.
The median age is 32.1. The US median is 37.6. 64.49% of people in Ashton, ID, are married. 6.50% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.76 people. 30.50% of people are married, with children. 7.12% have children, but are single.
85.26% of people are white, 0.44% are black, 0.00% are asian, 0.70% are native american, and 13.22% claim 'Other'.
14.85% of the people in Ashton, ID, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 85.15% are non-hispanic).
| - ♣ Weather ♣ - | ||
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| Cost of Living and Weather Information gathered from Sperling´s Best Places. |
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| Ashton | U.S |
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| January Avg Low: | 9.6°F | 20.8°F |
| July Avg High: | 81.8°F | 86.5°F |
| Sunny Days: | 201 | 205 |
| Precipitation Days: | 99 | 101 |
| Rainfall (inches): | 19 | 36.6 |
| Snowfall (inches): | 91.3 | 25.2 |
Features of the River Pointe Property
Designed by world renowned planner, Rick Harrison Site Design Studio, River Pointe offers residents the opportunity to live in a master planned environment which delivers more open space and less roads than traditionally designed neighborhoods. Rick´s approach to planning uses Cove Design principles which generate densities equivalent to traditionally designed neighborhoods, whilst creating additional park land and pond space for the community to share.
River Pointe is a superb example of Rick Harrsion Site Design Studio´s Cove Design principles.
| Total Area | 115 acres |
| Single Family Lots |
52 |
| Common Space | 53 Acres |
Landscape / Terrain / Environment
River Point’s south eastern boundary features a dramatic cliff face at slopes exceeding 30% down to the River.
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