Ashton Precinct, Sherman County, Nebraska
Ashton Precinct is a precinct in Sherman County, Nebraska. About 416 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 96.5 sq mi (250 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 416 ± 101
- County
- Sherman County
- School district
- Loup City Public Schools
- Land area
- 96.5 sq mi (250 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,607 ± $17,005
- Median home value
- $142,900 ± $39,513
- Water area
- 2.19 sq mi (5.68 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3116390097
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.299780, -98.816215
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Ashton Precinct
- Ashton (village)232 people
This place’s central point lies inside Ashton Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- North Loup City Precinct5.8 mi west
- Dannevirke Precinct, Howard County5.9 mi east
- South Loup City Precinct6.6 mi southwest
- Posen Precinct, Howard County9.1 mi southeast
- Independent Township, Valley County9.5 mi north
- Davis Creek Township, Valley County11 mi northwest
- Rockville Precinct13 mi south
- Scotia Precinct, Greeley County15 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Ashton Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in Sherman County, largest first
- Harrison Precinct750 people
- North Loup City Precinct698 people
- Rockville Precinct504 people
- South Loup City Precinct375 people
- Central Loup City Precinct224 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sherman County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Ashton Precinct
- Longest day
- 15 hours 9 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 12 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:01 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:12 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:05 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:12 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:58 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:01 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:15 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:23 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:53 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Sherman County or the local office.
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