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Ashland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County
Ashland, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ashland residents earn a median household income of $44,194 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,733. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashland is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,038. Median rent is $775/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ashland reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.