A town of 151.
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Ordered by what stands out in Ashland. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Ashland for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Natchitoches (21%), Shreveport (6%) and Goldonna (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Ashland has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
Ashland beats the Louisiana average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Ashland | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.8% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 7.5% |
The median sale price was $47,000 in May 2026.
Where Ashland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
