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Ashland, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Red River Parish County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 5/sq mi density
$41,528 Median Income $26,857 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $124,489 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,528 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,528
45% below
$26,857 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $124,489
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 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
55%
Home Value
47%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 3.0% (17% below 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.

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

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,528
Per Capita$26,857
Unemployment3.0%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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
Broadband75.0%
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.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.