AshmoreIL
A town of 721. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
What makes Ashmore stand out
The thing Ashmore does most differently from other towns.
721 people, and everyone knows the way
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Ashmore’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ashmore. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Ashmore
Most working residents leave Ashmore for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Charleston (23%), Mattoon (18%) and Lafayette (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ashmore has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Ashmore beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Ashmore | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 15.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15% | 10.3% |
Homes in Ashmore sell for about $152K
The median sale price was $152,000 in May 2026.
99% of working residents leave Ashmore for work
Where Ashmore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ashmore
Village in Illinois, United States
Ashmore is a village in the Ashmore Township in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area. Ashmore, Illinois is the only incorporated community in the United States called "Ashmore."
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- Population
- 637
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 697 ft
- ZIP code
- 61912