At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$33,480 per capita
Home Value
$67,100
Zillow: $66,735
Median Rent
$725/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
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)
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.