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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 182 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1204°N, 93.1125°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Red River Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").