Ashton, IA is a small rural city located in Osceola County with a population of 781 according to the 2019 US Census. Despite its small size, Ashton is ranked highly among other cities in the United States for several categories. For example, BestPlaces ranks Ashton as the #1 best place to buy real estate in Iowa and #3 overall in the nation. The city also ranked #2 on Best Places' list of most affordable housing markets in Iowa. Additionally, WalletHub ranks it as one of the top 15 most business-friendly cities in Iowa and #4 nationally for tax rates. All of these rankings make Ashton an attractive destination for people looking to invest or start their own business.
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