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Ashland, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Clay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,779
Population
242/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$27,891 per capita
$173,900
Home Value
$173,644 Zillow
$352
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
559
Violent Crime/100K
2,644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$173,900 home value, $352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,127 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2699°N, 85.8337°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anniston Regional (ANB) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.4").