At a Glance
Median Income
$54,512
$27,975 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
Zillow: $286,231
Median Rent
$968/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.4% 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
3.4 / 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 $54,512 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,975. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashley is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,231. Median rent is $968/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
9.7% of adults in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,455
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,205/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,512
Per Capita$27,975
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$968
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$286,231
Housing Units663
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation979 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashley was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.