Kansas
Ashland is a small town in Kansas with a population of 807. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashland receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ashland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ashland is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ashland is $67,100, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ashland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,480 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $994 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,213 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 90 |
| County GDP | $279M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.42% |
| Commute Time | 10.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $67,100 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $66,735 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.42% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,838/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.0 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,971 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1867°N, 99.7697°W |
| County FIPS | 20025 |
Winner: Republican by 72.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 10.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |