Ashland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cass County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,001 Population 1,335/sq mi density
$62,417 Median Income $36,052 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $141,723 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,417 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,417
17% below
$36,052 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $141,723
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
37%
Rent
49%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.5% (31% 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 $141,723. 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.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,001
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,417
Per Capita$36,052
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$884M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$575
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$141,723
Housing Units594
Rent Burden11.9%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation634 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashland was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.