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Ashland, IL
B-
Population: 1,216
Home Price: $106,300
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Overview
Ashland is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,216. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ashland has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
26.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Ashland, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,361
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,571
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Median Age
42.6
41.5
42.3
Gender
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Male
44.3%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
55.7%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Ashland
Illinois
United States
White
95.6%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.6%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$106,300
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$442
$721
$801
Family Households
44.9%
44.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.0%
33.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
83.0%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
17.0%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Ashland
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.7%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.4%
42.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.7%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
18.8%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
23.5%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
84.7
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
169.3
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Ashland
Illinois
United States
Burglary
169.3
246.4
336.1
Theft
1947.5
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ashland, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
dairy
poultry
ice cream
hamburgers
homemade ice cream
meal
lobster
tacos
bbq
cheese
basketball
teams
high school football
softball
athletes
football
baseball
volleyball
athlete
college football
soccer
athletics
coaching
college footbal
coaches
intramurals
racing
sporting event
hoops
outdoors
jewelry
creation
books
dd
outdoors
sports
outdoor
ent
lifestyle
tv
indoor
sports
pool
indoors
conservation
facility
tent
space
summer
facilities
rec
winter
dealers
tshirts
local businesses
packages
checkout
jewelry
walmart
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