Ashland, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,811 Population 772/sq mi density
$90,628 Median Income $43,519 per capita
$231,700 Home Value $365,453 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
197 Violent Crime/100K 414 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,628 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,628
21% above
$43,519 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
18% below
Zillow: $365,453
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
48% below
414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
23% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
121%
Home Value
82%
Rent
102%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
52%
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 $90,628 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,519. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashland is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,453. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

Ashland reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 414/100K.

Education

41.4% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashland has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,811
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density772/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,628
Per Capita$43,519
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$1,188
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$365,453
Housing Units2,169
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

F
Violent197/100K
Property414/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation912 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
EV Stations16

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashland was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (4 miles).
16.7% of the population has a disability.