At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$27,891 per capita
Home Value
$173,900
Zillow: $173,644
Median Rent
$352/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
559/100K
2,644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Ashland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,891. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 254 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,644. Median rent is $352/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 559 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,644/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,779
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$27,891
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$577M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A
Home Value$173,900
Rent$352
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$173,644
Housing Units829
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent559/100K
Property2,644/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault559/100K
Burglary458/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,127 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ashland was founded in 1867.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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