Ashland, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,495
Population
1,503/sq mi density
$52,283
Median Income
$35,119 per capita
$60,000
Home Value
$129,232 Zillow
$747
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
80
Violent Crime/100K
764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,283 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7811°N, 76.3450°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schuylkill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.5").