Illinois
Ashland is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,001. Residents earn $62,417 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashland receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ashland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashland is $62,417, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Ashland is $104,000, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ashland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 769 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,417 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,052 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,759 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 266 |
| County GDP | $884M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $104,000 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $130,372 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,200 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 17.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 769.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 230.8/100K |
| Theft | 538.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8885°N, 90.0079°W |
| County FIPS | 17017 |
Winner: Republican by 43.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |