Ashland

Ashland, Kentucky Overview

Ashland scores 42.5/100 overall (D), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Kentucky — above the state composite of 38.4. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 87/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 10/100.

Income & Employment in Ashland

The median household income in Ashland is $52,199, 14% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 5.9% is higher than the state’s 4.5%. Population declined 0.3%.

Safety in Ashland

Ashland reports 193.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 218 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2912.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Ashland

With a cost of living index of 88.4, Ashland is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $125,300. Median monthly rent is $859. Renters spend 19.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Ashland

Ashland’s high school graduation rate of 92.3% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,586. The city has 15 public schools serving 6,211 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Ashland

The annual average temperature in Ashland is 54.9°F. Summers average 72.5°F. Winters average 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches.

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