Ashland, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Powder River County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 46/sq mi density
$39,429 Median Income $20,985 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $219,986 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$39,429 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,429
48% below
$20,985 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $219,986
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
29.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
52%
Home Value
49%
Rent
55%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashland residents earn a median household income of $39,429 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,985. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashland is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,986. Median rent is $638/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

13.0% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population956
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,429
Per Capita$20,985
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$153M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$638
Ownership23.4%
Zillow$219,986
Housing Units460
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking29.1%
Heart Disease8.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation2,981 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband61.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.