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Ashland, IL
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Ashland, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $62,417 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,052. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,372. Median rent is $575/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.