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Ashland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clark County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
807 Population 478/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $33,480 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $66,735 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$33,480 per capita
Home Value
$67,100
76% below
Zillow: $66,735
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
323 sunny days/yr

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
24%
Rent
62%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 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 $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,480. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashland is $67,100 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,735. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Ashland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

27.7% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population807
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$33,480
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,100
Rent$725
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$66,735
Housing Units431
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,838/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain23.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,971 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute11 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Ashland was founded in 1884.
The median home in Ashland was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.