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Ashmore, IL
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Ashmore, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Ashmore a Good Place to Live?
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 6.8% (89% 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 $142,423. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ashmore reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 482/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.