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Ashland, NH

New Hampshire · Belknap County

Ashland is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,417. Residents earn $41,429 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,417 Population 1,065/sq mi density
$41,429 Median Income $27,404 per capita
$169,000 Home Value $349,338 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 1,948 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,429 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $41,429
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,000
40% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 49/100K
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.2%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,069
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.8%
84% higher than US avg

How Ashland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,417
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,429
Per Capita$27,404
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$4,296M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$169,000
Rent$1,069
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$349,338
Housing Units690
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property1,948/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary244/100K

Health

Obesity29.5%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI37 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation569 ft (173 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.19

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is Ashland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ashland receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ashland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ashland is $41,429, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ashland is $169,000, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ashland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,948 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 68.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Ashland has a population of 1,417 with a density of 1,065 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 30.8 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.3% female and 54.7% male. The city is predominantly White (83.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.5% of residents. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,417
Total Population
1,065
People / sq mi
30.8yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ashland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ashland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ashland is $41,429, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,404 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants. The cost of living index is 104.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 7.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ashland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,429
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,404
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$98,738
Gini Index0.443 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate22.8%
84% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,240
County GDP$4,296M

Business (County)

Restaurants240
Healthcare144
Retail301
Manufacturing78

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,324
224% above US avg
Cost of Living104.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ashland is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $349,338, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,069 (8% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,422 for a one-bedroom to $1,851 for a two-bedroom apartment. 51.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 690 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $11,324 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$349,338
Median List Price$340,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$340,000
$/Sq Ft$267
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,069
8% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.7%
Owner-Occupied51.7%
Renter-Occupied48.3%
Housing Units690
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,324
224% above US avg
Effective Rate6.70%
In Ashland, 29.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 29.6% have high blood pressure. 15.4% are current smokers. 16.5% report binge drinking. 23.3% are physically inactive. 27.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,079. The dentist ratio is 1:1,507. 76.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Ashland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep35.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,079
Dentists1:1,507
Mental Health1:185
Checkup Rate71.0%
Dental Visits55.3%
Premature Death7,596/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access76.6%
Healthcare Facilities144
Ashland has a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 48.7 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,948 per 100,000, 1% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,705, burglary at 244, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ashland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ashland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent48.7/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault48.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,948.4/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary243.6/100K
Theft1,704.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents33
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 68.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 569 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation569 ft (173 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,065/sq mi
Coordinates43.6959°N, 71.6348°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBelknap County County
Nearest AirportEastern Slopes Regional (FRY)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 68.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0399 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 80 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 69 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 111 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 59 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 136 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 136 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 42 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 42 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 109 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 108 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 102 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 86 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 16 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 85 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 131 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 130 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 22 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 49 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 127 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 153 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 20 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 66 km 1
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 48 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 9, 1963 EF2 78 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.9 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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Ashland is located in Belknap County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 56.1% of the vote, a 13.1-point margin. 91.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 13 public libraries serving the community. 144 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 43.1%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Traffic Accidents33
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.2%
4% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+6.6%
School Test Score6.19
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,065/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyBelknap County County

Services

Broadband Access91.5%
Avg Download Speed110.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed12.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities144
Restaurants240
Retail Stores301

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%
Average costs for common services in Ashland. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $261 ($156–$417)
Specialist Visit $365 ($208–$573)
Urgent Care Visit $208 ($104–$365)
Emergency Room Visit $2,292 ($834–$5,210)
Dental Cleaning $135 ($78–$208)
Dental Filling $261 ($156–$417)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$125)
Brake Pad Replacement $313 ($156–$521)
Tire Rotation $42 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $625 ($417–$1,042)
Battery Replacement $208 ($104–$365)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $104 ($63–$156)
Electrician (Per Hour) $94 ($52–$146)
HVAC Repair $417 ($156–$834)
HVAC System Install $7,294 ($4,168–$12,504)
Roof Repair $1,042 ($417–$2,084)
Roof Replacement $9,378 ($5,731–$15,630)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,563 ($521–$3,647)
Divorce (Contested) $15,630 ($5,210–$31,260)
DUI Defense $5,210 ($2,084–$10,420)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,563 ($834–$3,126)
Will Preparation $521 ($208–$1,042)
Trust Preparation $2,605 ($1,042–$5,210)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$104)
Hair Coloring (Full) $156 ($78–$261)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $42 ($26–$68)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$135)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.27 ($3.13–$5.73)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.65 ($2.61–$5.21)
Loaf of Bread $3.96 ($2.61–$5.73)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.69 ($3.13–$6.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.73 ($4.17–$7.82)
Rice (per lb) $1.04 ($0.63–$1.88)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $146 ($83–$261)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $73 ($31–$156)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $73 ($42–$125)
Internet (Monthly) $73 ($42–$104)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $68 ($31–$104)
Cable TV (Monthly) $89 ($52–$156)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $208 ($78–$521)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,084 ($1,250–$3,647)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $73 ($31–$135)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.34–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $104 ($31–$261)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,250 ($625–$2,605)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,042 ($521–$2,084)
After-School Care (Monthly) $417 ($208–$729)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$104)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,042 ($417–$2,605)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,025 ($5,210–$31,260)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $63 ($31–$104)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $104 ($52–$208)
Dog Grooming $63 ($31–$104)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $42 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $313 ($156–$521)
Cat Spay/Neuter $208 ($104–$417)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,245
Toddler$1,181
Preschool$1,035
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$858
Toddler$800
Preschool$800
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Belknap County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 5,010 322 $42,007 1.94
Accommodation & Food Services 3,553 260 $31,077 1.51
Health Care & Social Assistance 3,224 161 $66,814 0.87
Manufacturing 2,077 81 $71,828 0.98
Construction 1,564 298 $87,118 1.15
Administrative & Waste Services 1,028 159 $51,967 0.68
Arts & Entertainment 946 60 $30,996 2.18
Other Services 880 214 $47,429 1.13
Professional & Technical Services 655 175 $87,961 0.36
Wholesale Trade 508 82 $85,423 0.50
Management of Companies 495 23 $96,836 1.14
Finance & Insurance 443 80 $92,598 0.42
Transportation & Warehousing 385 36 $46,628 0.35
Educational Services 305 22 $54,466 0.57
Real Estate 230 72 $62,694 0.57
Information & Technology 211 26 $169,192 0.44
Utilities 187 7 $102,887 1.90
Mining & Oil/Gas 81 6 $82,970 0.83
Agriculture & Forestry 64 12 $37,565 0.31
Unclassified 24 10 $30,688 0.67

Schools in Ashland

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ashland Elementary School Elementary 159 20 8.0:1
Holderness Central School Elementary 152 19 8.0:1
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Radio Stations near Ashland

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Hampshire Public Radio HD2 Classical AAC 192 kbps
The Pulse of NH news, news talk AAC+ 32 kbps
WNTK News Talk 99.7 news, talk MP3 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Ashland

11 campgrounds found near Ashland.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Hancock Campground (NH) 4.8/5 54 $30
RADEKE CABIN 4.7/5 1 $65
WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 25 $24
COVERED BRIDGE 4.5/5 29 $30
Big Rock 4.4/5 27 $30
Wildwood 4.4/5 25 $24
RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 65 $30
WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 17 $30
CAMPTON CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 55 $30
OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND 4.0/5 12 $50
RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN Free

National Parks Near Ashland

81 national parks and monuments found near Ashland.

ParkTypeFee
Ainsworth State Park State Park Free
Amity Pond Natural Area State Park State Park Free
Ascutney State Park State Park Free
Baldpate Pond State Park State Park Free
Carroll Recreational Trail State Park Free
Cathedral Ledge State Park State Park Free
Crawford Notch State Park State Park Free
Crosby Mountain State Park State Park Free
Darling State Park State Park Free
Dutton Pines State Park State Park Free
Eames State Park State Park Free
Echo Lake State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower Memorial Area State Park Free
Ellacoya State Park State Park Free
Elmore State Park State Park Free
Forest Lake State Park State Park Free
Forest Lake State Park State Park Free
Fort Dummer State Park State Park Free
Franconia Notch State Park State Park Free
Franconia Notch State Park State Park Free
Governors State Park State Park Free
Grafton Notch State Park State Park Free
Green River Reservoir State Park State Park Free
Greenfield State Park State Park Free
Hampton Beach State Park State Park Free
Jenness Beach State Park State Park Free
Jericho Mountain State Park State Park Free
Kingston State Park State Park Free
Lake Tarleton State Park State Park Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park State Park Free
Long Lake Boating Access State Park Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed State Park Free
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Maudslay State Park State Park Free
Middle Pond Hancock Pond State Park Free
Milan Hill State Park State Park Free
Miller State Park State Park Free
Molly’s Falls Pond State Park State Park Free
Monadnock State Park State Park Free
Monadnock State Park State Park Free
Mount Washington State Park State Park Free
Muckross State Park Free
North Hampton State Park State Park Free
Northwood Meadows State Park State Park Free
Norwich Water Access State Park State Park Free
Odiorne Point State Park State Park Free
Pawtuckaway State Park State Park Free
Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park State Park Free
Pillsbury State Park State Park Free
Pillsbury-Sunapee Corridor State Park Free
Piscataqua River Boat Access State Park Free
Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Pisgah State Park - Critria 1 lands State Park Free
Profile Recreational Trail State Park Free
Profile Recreational Trail State Park Free
Quechee State Park State Park Free
Rhododendron State Park State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail State Park Free
Rollins State Park State Park Free
Sabatis Island State Park Free
Sabattus Mountain State Park Free
Saco River Boating Access State Park Free
Saco River Route 160 Bridge State Park Free
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park National Historical Park $10
Salisbury Beach State Reservation State Park Free
Silver Lake State Park State Park Free
Sugar River Recreational Trail State Park Free
Sunapee State Park State Park Free
Swan's Falls State Park Free
Trout Pond State Park Free
Vaughan Woods State Park State Park Free
Wadleigh State Park State Park Free
Wallis Sands State Park State Park Free
Warren Recreational Trail State Park Free
Weeks State Park State Park Free
Wellington State Park State Park Free
Wentworth State Park State Park Free
White Lake State Park State Park Free
Wilgus State Park State Park Free

Museums in Ashland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LACONIA MUSEUM SOCIETYGENERAL MUSEUMPO BOX 11266035271278$220,576
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION6033665950$159,236
AMERICAN CLASSIC ARCADE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM579 ENDICOTT STREET NORTH$78,616
THOMPSON AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6035279009$26,721
MEREDITH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION45 MAIN STREET6032791190$20,639
ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ASHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2 MYRTLE STREET6039687716
BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION40 E CATAWBA ST7048254848
BRIDGEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION529 NH ROUTE 1756035365140
CENTER HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6032791236
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM-MEREDITHCHILDREN'S MUSEUM6032796307
DANBURY NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6037374360
HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOLDERNESS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONRTE 36039689898
LAKEPORT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM6035247683
MOULTONBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION953 WHITTIER HIGHWAY6034765630
NEW HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6037449952
OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN MUSEUM & PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONCOURT STREET6035362337
SANBORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6032867227
SANDWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6032846269
SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTERZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION23 SCIENCE CENTER RD6039687194
THORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION16 MERRILL ACCESS RD
VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENTS FUNDHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Ashland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY695 MAIN STREET0.0125,021
GILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY31 POTTER HILL ROAD0.0106,088
MEREDITH PUBLIC LIBRARY91 MAIN STREET0.054,911
MOULTONBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY4 HOLLAND STREET0.050,856
PEASE PUBLIC LIBRARY1 RUSSELL STREET0.048,244
MINOT-SLEEPER LIBRARY35 PLEASANT STREET0.030,078
GORDON-NASH LIBRARY69 MAIN STREET0.019,953
SAMUEL H. WENTWORTH LIBRARY35 MAIN STREET0.016,750
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY1884 NH RTE 1750.012,480
SANBORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY27 MEETINGHOUSE HILL ROAD0.010,082
BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY146 MAIN STREET0.010,027
ASHLAND TOWN LIBRARY41 MAIN STREET0.09,637
HOLDERNESS LIBRARY866 US ROUTE 30.09,219
CAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY1110 NH ROUTE 1750.08,210
JAMES E. NICHOLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY35 PLYMOUTH STREET0.06,519
BRIDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY1032 RIVER ROAD0.05,768
HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY30 CRESCENT STREET0.05,468
BYRON G. MERRILL LIBRARY10 BUFFALO ROAD0.05,464
GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY754 NORTH GROTON ROAD0.03,152
WILLIAM ADAMS BACHELDER LIBRARY12 CHASE HILL ROAD0.02,350
GEORGE GAMBLE LIBRARY29 ROUTE 1040.0875
HEBRON PUBLIC LIBRARY8 CHURCH LANE0.0746
HAYNES LIBRARY33 WASHBURN ROAD0.0125

Farmers Markets in Ashland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campton Farmers' MarketRoute 4906/07/2013 to 09/13/2013Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Danbury Winter Market15 North Road11/01/2014 to 05/02/2015Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Exit 20 Farmers' Market at Tanger OutletTanger Outlets 120 Laconia RdJune to SeptemberWed:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;Yes
Franklin Farmer's Market15 Aiken Avenue07/05/2016 to 09/13/2016Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
Gilmanton Farmers MarketAcademy at Gilmanton 4 Corners
Goshen Farmer's MarketVisit
Hampton Farrmers Market
Hooksett Farmers' Market1292 Hooksett RoadVisit
Laconia Farmers MarketEast Beacon Street Extension06/21/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Laconia Main Street Outdoor MarketplaceMain and Pleasant Streets06/06/2013 to 08/29/2013Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Local Works Bethlehem Farmers' MarketMain StreetVisit
Mad Planter Open Air Market1864 Chocorua Mt Highway (Route 16)
Pittsfield Sunrise Farmers MarketRiver Road and Route 28
Plaistow Recreation Farmers' Market145 Main StreetVisit
Plymouth Outdoor Farmers' Market8 Depot Street05/28/2015 to 10/15/2015Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
Sanbornton Farmer's MarketRoute 132June to OctoberFri:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;YesVisit
Sandwich Farmers MarketTown Green06/07/2014 to 10/11/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;Yes
Stone Gardens Farmers' Market1012 Straits Rd.June to SeptemberMon:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM;Yes
Tilton Farmers' Market120 Laconia Rd.06/27/2014 to 09/26/2014Fri: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Tilton Winter Farmers' Market67 East Main St.12/13/2014 to 03/28/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Whitefield Farmers' Marketon the Commons

Hotels in Ashland

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glynn House Inn
Saint Peter's on the Mount Bed and Breakfast
The Inn on Golden Pond
White Oak Motel and Cottages
Yankee Trail

Restaurants in Ashland

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Common Man
Dos Agaves Mexican Restaurant
Dos Agaves Mexican Restaurant
Lucky Dragon
Villiage Pizza

Cafes in Ashland

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Snack Bar

Theme Parks in Ashland

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Horseshoe Club

Gas Stations in Ashland

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashland Mobil
Gulf
Irving
Racing Mart

Banks in Ashland

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meredith Village Savings Bank

Breweries in Ashland

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Squam BrewingBreweries, Food & Drink118 Perch Pond Rd6032369705
Stone Coast On WinnipesaukeeLaconia Restaurants, American, Laconia, NH, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Laconia Brewers, (4), , (1)546 Main St6035284188

Ski Resorts Near Ashland

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bretton Woods 56.0 10 945 $76 November - April Yes Yes

Daycare Centers in Ashland

2 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
BLUE HERON SCHOOL AT SLNSC
23 SCIENCE CENTER ROAD
CENTER BASED — LICENSED GROUP CHILD CARE PROGRAM (603) 968-7194 OPEN
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT HOLDERNESS CENTRAL SCHOOL
19 SCHOOL ROAD
CENTER BASED — LICENSED GROUP CHILD CARE PROGRAM (603) 268-9565 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Ashland

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger158 Main StreetTesla8TESLApublic

Fire Stations in Ashland

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Ashland Fire & Rescue Department9 Main STVolunteer603-968-7772
Holderness Fire Department922 US RT 3Mostly volunteer603-968-4491

Power Plants Near Ashland

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
BRIDGEWATER POWER LPWOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS221117-71.7OP

Bridges in Ashland

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196317910,717G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196313910,717G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196412910,717F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196317910,714G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196313910,714G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous196412910,714F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19637010,709G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19637010,610G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete1958646,267G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1976443,438G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1905283,436F
Truss (Deck)Steel19378002,614F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1941341,014F
Truss (Thru)Wood or Timber199064649F
FrameConcrete199884467G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198356459F
CulvertConcrete continuous19002190P
Girder/FloorbeamSteel19207090F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19302890F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19302690F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19412890G

Superfund Sites Near Ashland

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
L W PACKARD6 MILL STREETGRAFTON

Airports Near Ashland

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Concord Municipal AirportCONMedium Airport
Lebanon Municipal AirportLEBMedium Airport
Blue Puffin Farm HeliportSmall Airport
Bradley FieldSmall Airport
Buzzy's FieldSmall Airport
Catamount AirfieldSmall Airport
Chickville AirportSmall Airport
Claremont Municipal AirportCNHSmall Airport
Cooper Farm AirportSmall Airport
Country Club Air ParkSmall Airport
Dean Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Nest AirportSmall Airport
Eastern Slopes Regional AirportFRYSmall Airport
Franconia AirportSmall Airport
Gile Pond AirportSmall Airport
Gorham AirportSmall Airport
Hawthorne Feather AirparkSmall Airport
Heaton AirportSmall Airport
Huff Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Intervale AirportSmall Airport
Laconia Municipal AirportLCISmall Airport
Leavitt AirportSmall Airport
Lightning Bolt Field AirportSmall Airport
Locke Lake AirportSmall Airport
Moore AirfieldSmall Airport
Moultonborough AirportSmall Airport
Mount Washington Regional AirportHIESmall Airport
Mountain View FieldSmall Airport
Murphy-Sherwood Park AirportSmall Airport
Nadeau's AirfieldSmall Airport
Newfound Valley AirportSmall Airport
Northwood AirportSmall Airport
Parlin FieldNWHSmall Airport
Plymouth Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Post Mills AirportSmall Airport
Skydive Lebanon AirportSmall Airport
Skyhaven AirportSmall Airport
Surette HeliportSmall Airport
Therriaults Landing AirportSmall Airport
Tib FieldSmall Airport
Tucker Farm AirportSmall Airport
Twin Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Ward FieldSmall Airport
Wentworth Aerodrome AirportSmall Airport
Windsock Village AirportSmall Airport
Windswept AirportSmall Airport
Winterwood AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Ashland

6 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Ashland Police20 Highland Street
Center Harbor Police Station
Hebron Police Department37 Groton Road
Moultonborough Police Department
Rumney Police Station
Waterville Valley Department of Public Safety

Grocery Stores in Ashland

8 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
45 Racing MartConvenience Store45 Main St
Big Apple 1090Convenience Store107 NH Route 175a
Bob's Shurfine MarketOther52 Main St
Bonnie Brae FarmsFarmers and Markets601 Daniel Webster Hwy
Circle K 4707218Convenience Store19 West St
Circle K 4707220Convenience Store95 NH Route 175a
Dollar General 15085Other128 Main St
Green Acres BerriesFarmers and Markets90 Donkin Hill Rd

Treatment Centers in Ashland

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAIP at Headrest - Outpatient ServicesSubstance Abuse603-753-8181
Kathy Ireland Recovery Centers - LaconiaSubstance Abuse603-810-0596
Lakes Region Mental Health CenterBoth603-524-1100
Lakes Region Mental Health CenterBoth603-524-1100
Lakes Region Mental Health CenterBoth603-536-1100
Mid State Health Center - RISE Recovery ServicesSubstance Abuse603-536-4000 x8000
MidState Health Center - RISE Recovery ServicesBoth603-744-6200 x8000
Plymouth HouseSubstance Abuse603-707-4496
Sobriety Centers of NH - Lakes Treatment CenterBoth603-808-0185

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashland

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ASHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHPO BOX 602
CAMPTON NEW LIFE CHURCH OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS55 HIGHLAND ST
HOLDERNESS COMMUNITY CHURCH919 US RT 3

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland

What is the population of Ashland?

Ashland has a population of 1,417 residents and is located in New Hampshire. The population density is 1,065 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.3% female and 54.7% male.

Is Ashland expensive to live in?

Ashland has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 104.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $41,429, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ashland safe?

Ashland is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,948 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ashland receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ashland?

Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 68.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Ashland?

The job market in Ashland is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 2,240 business establishments in the area, including 240 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 7.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ashland?

The median home value in Ashland is $169,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $349,338. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,069. Fair market rent is $1,422 for a 1-bedroom and $1,851 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 51.7%. The average annual property tax is $11,324.

How are the schools in Ashland?

Schools in Ashland score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.2% of adults in Ashland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ashland?

The obesity rate in Ashland is 29.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.4% of adults are smokers. 23.3% are physically inactive. 27.4% of residents report depression. 8.9% lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,079.

What is transportation like in Ashland?

The average commute in Ashland is 26 minutes. 73.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ashland?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland is 83.5% White. 96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 21.8% of residents have a disability. 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

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