Ash Grove is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,512 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65604

Area code417

Living in Ash Grove

Housing in Ash Grove

$264K▲ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ash Grove home is worth about $264,000, up 3.9% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Ash Grove

Safety Grade C

Ash Grove reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Ash Grove 1.3

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Ash Grove 11.1

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ash Grove

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Most working residents leave Ash Grove for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (48%), Walnut Grove (3%) and Bolivar (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Springfield

48%

Walnut Grove

Bolivar

Willard

8%Work in townlive and work in Ash Grove 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 449Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ash Grove →

Health in Ash Grove

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 69% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.3%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · better 7.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMO 9% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield · 19.6 mi · ER

Jordan Valley Community Health Center - RepublicRepublic · 15.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ash Grove · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ash Grove →

Natural hazards in Ash Grove

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Ash Grove flood?paid flood claims since 2026 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Ash Grove

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ash Grove →

Climate in Ash Grove

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Ash Grove has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 26°Winter

68° / 44°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Ash Grove get?About 9 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 24, with the last in spring around Apr 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ash Grove →

Schools in Ash Grove

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School Grade C+

The public schools Ash Grove’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictASH GROVE R-IVSchools2

Ash Grove Elem. B-Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 275 students Ash Grove High C+High · Grades 7–12 · 333 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.