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AshlandOH
A town of 18,911. Nearly 9.1% of it is conserved land.
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Population
18,911
−5.6% since 2010
Typical home
$239K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
12,476
A job hub
What makes Ashland stand out
The 3 things Ashland does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#146 most trails in OH
9.1 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
9.1% of the town is conserved land.
12,476jobs here
Work
12,476 jobs
based in Ashland, a regional job hub
40% of working residents work in town.
$239Ktypical home
Housing
$239K typical home
4% below the OH typical home
Up 5.2% in a year.
College town
Ashland University calls Ashland home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Ashland’s report card
Outdoors9 mi#146 for trails in OHCommute13 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$239K4% below the OH typical homeSchoolsA−Beats 79% of OH districtsHealthCHealthier than 32% of U.S. townsClimate83°/19°Summer high · winter low · 49″ snowSafetyB−Less crime than 46% of U.S. townsHazards48/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →54°
Fog
H 70° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Ashland vs South Central - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football South Central vs. Crestview High School - Ashland HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Crestview Cougars Girls Volleyball (Ashland, OH) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 16
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ashland. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
9.1% of Ashland is conserved land
9.1 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves.
#146for trails in OH
9.1%
conserved · 668 of 7,316 acres
9.1 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
#169
most conserved land in OH
#170
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandusky Hollow Nature Preserve | 1.8 mi | 95 |
| 2. Brookside Park | 0.8 mi | 30 |
| 3. Brookside West Park | 0.6 mi | 53 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Ashland
40% of Ashland’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Mansfield (7%), Wooster (4%) and Columbus (2%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
40%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ashland40%
Mansfield7%
Wooster4%
Columbus2%
Cleveland2%
13 mi
median commute distance
12,476
jobs based in Ashland
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Ashland home is worth about $239K
The typical Ashland home is worth about $239,000, up 5.2% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home.
$239KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ashland$239K
Ohio$249K
Market temperature
35
days on market
98%
sale-to-list price
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Ashland’s public schools outperform 79% of Ohio districts
The public schools Ashland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Elementary School | PK–3 | 532 | A− |
| Taft Intermediate School | 4–5 | 460 | A |
| Edison Elementary School | K–3 | 411 | B+ |
| Ashland Christian School Private | PK–8 | 13 | |
| Ashland Middle School | 6–8 | 694 | A− |
| Ashland High School | 9–12 | 910 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduationAll 7 schools →
Health
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Ashland beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Ashland | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
13.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
50th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Ashland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 46% of U.S. towns
Ashland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 54% report less.
B−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ashland1.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ashland13.8
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
46th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
37th
percentile among OH towns
36
violent crimes reported in 2025
258
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
15
paid flood claims since 1981
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 9,229 people come to Ashland for work
Where Ashland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12,476jobs based in Ashland
40%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
7 places in Ashland on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Ashland
City in Ohio, US
Ashland is a city in Ashland County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is approximately 66 miles (106 km) southwest of Cleveland. The population was 19,225 at the 2020 census. It is the center of the Ashland Micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Ashland County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 19,225
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
- ZIP code
- 44805
Ashland’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Ashland.
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