Montana
Ashland is a small town in Montana with a population of 956. Residents earn $39,429 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashland receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ashland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashland is $39,429, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ashland is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 81.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.5% |
| 38% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,429 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,101 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $153M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $137,500 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 23.4% |
| Obesity | 44.8% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.0% |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 15.3% |
| COPD | 11.3% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 24.9% |
| Physical Distress | 21.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.5 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,981 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5977°N, 106.2975°W |
| County FIPS | 30075 |
Winner: Republican by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |