Ashland is a small town of 802 in Kansas, with a median household income of $60,179
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ashland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ashland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ashland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.8
Ashland's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ashland costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ashland, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$67,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,179
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ashland's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
100.3 /100k
Property Crime
1303.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ashland is served primarily by Ashland.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ashland, KS
National Avg
School District
Ashland
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ashland sees average highs of 47.7°F in January
and 95.2°F in July,
with 23.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Ashland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ashland roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $67,300 and median rent is $725/month.
Ashland's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1303.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ashland are operated by Ashland.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ashland, KS has a population of 802, a median household income of $60,179, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ashland averages 47.7°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.0 inches
with about 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ashland, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67831.
The population of Ashland, Kansas is 802 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ashland: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $67,300, median household income $60,179, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ashland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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