Ashley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
428 Population 379/sq mi density
$47,031 Median Income $19,963 per capita
$70,700 Home Value $148,077 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,031 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,700 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,031
37% below
$19,963 per capita
Home Value
$70,700
75% below
Zillow: $148,077
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Ashley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ashley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
25%
Rent
57%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashley 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

Ashley residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,963. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashley is $70,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,077. Median rent is $660/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

2.7% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population428
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$19,963
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,700
Rent$660
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$148,077
Housing Units222
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation555 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashley was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.