At a Glance
Median Income
$39,519
$29,162 per capita
Home Value
$57,900
Zillow: $142,693
Median Rent
$581/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashley residents earn a median household income of $39,519 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,162. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 141 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,693. Median rent is $581/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
15.5% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population636
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,519
Per Capita$29,162
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,900
Rent$581
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$142,693
Housing Units507
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation2,015 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute10 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed219 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ashley was founded in 1888.
The median home in Ashley was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 219 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.