Ashland, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jackson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
21,343
Population
3,214/sq mi density
$71,782
Median Income
$48,270 per capita
$573,700
Home Value
$550,674 Zillow
$1,367
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
253
Violent Crime/100K
1,809 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,782 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$573,700 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1922°N, 122.6983°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 95 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 97 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 115 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.4").