At a Glance
Home Value
$215,400
Zillow: $254,490
Median Rent
$905/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.9% smoking rate
How Fort Ashby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Ashby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Ashby a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Ashby is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,490. Median rent is $905/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
12.3% of adults in Fort Ashby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Ashby has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,011
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,594
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
Home Value$215,400
Rent$905
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$254,490
Housing Units694
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation689 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Ashby was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.