At a Glance
Median Income
$57,361
$27,715 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $147,889
Median Rent
$773/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How Ashmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashmore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashmore residents earn a median household income of $57,361 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,715. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,032 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashmore is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,889. Median rent is $773/month, with 33.7% 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 1966.
Education
14.0% of adults in Ashmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashmore has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density926/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,361
Per Capita$27,715
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$3,509M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$773
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$147,889
Housing Units379
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation695 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashmore was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.