North Dakota
Ashley is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 636. Residents earn $39,519 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashley receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, 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 $39,519, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ashley is $57,900, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $581 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.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ashley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches, including 42.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,519 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,162 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $893 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,394 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 141 |
| County GDP | $152M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 10.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $57,900 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,582/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.7 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,015 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0347°N, 99.3737°W |
| County FIPS | 38051 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 10.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |