At a Glance
Median Income
$41,528
$26,857 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $124,489
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
20.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $41,528 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,857. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,489. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
20.8% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,528
Per Capita$26,857
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$990M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units146
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation182 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute45 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashland was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.