Ashland, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
21,405
Population
1,993/sq mi density
$52,199
Median Income
$30,936 per capita
$125,300
Home Value
$128,835 Zillow
$859
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
2,537 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,199 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 668 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4595°N, 82.6451°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").