What are the schools like in Ashland, LA?

Ashland is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Ashland?

The median household income in Ashland, LA is $41,827 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Ashland, LA?

Ashland has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Ashland, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ashland, LA affordable or expensive?

Ashland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ashland is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,800 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ashland, LA?

Ashland has a violent crime rate of 395.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1947.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ashland, LA a Good Place to Live?

Ashland is a small town of 155 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $41,827 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Ashland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 87.6

Ashland's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ashland costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ashland, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,827	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ashland's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.7 /100k

Property Crime

1947.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ashland is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ashland, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ashland sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ashland, LA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ashland, LA	National Avg
Population	155	—
Median Age	54.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	119.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Martin, LA 6 mi Saline, LA 8 mi Castor, LA 10 mi Lucky, LA 10 mi Hall Summit, LA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ashland

Ashland, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

71002 71070

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashland, LA affordable or expensive?

Ashland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ashland roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,800 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Ashland, LA?

Ashland's violent crime rate is 395.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1947.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ashland?

Public schools in Ashland are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ashland, LA a good place to live?

Ashland, LA has a population of 155, a median household income of $41,827, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ashland?

Ashland averages 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ashland?

Ashland, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 71002, 71070.

What is the population of Ashland?

The population of Ashland, Louisiana is 155 with a median age of 54.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ashland?

Key numbers for living in Ashland: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $116,800, median household income $41,827, crime index 100 (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.