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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates38.7745°N, 92.2571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 141 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 41 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 132 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 93 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 86 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 112 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 123 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 140 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 134 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

374 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 75 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 20 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 17, 2007 EF2 85 km 2
Oct 2, 2007 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 27 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 89 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 54 km
1994 UNNAMED 906 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 83 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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