Illinois
Ashley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 428. Residents earn $47,031 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashley receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ashley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashley is $47,031, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ashley is $70,700, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ashley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,031 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,963 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,162 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $1,259M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.02% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $70,700 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,563 |
| Census Median Rent | $660 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.02% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 555 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3283°N, 89.1890°W |
| County FIPS | 17189 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.7% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |