Ashland, KY

Living in Ashland

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 46
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 8
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Schools 56
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Residents

21k Population -987 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$508 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ashland

United States45
Kentucky26
Huntington Metro Area17
Boyd County15

Property Crime in Ashland

United States48
Kentucky41
Huntington Metro Area21
Boyd County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 35 3 5
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 36 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashland

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ashland, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ashland, KY

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Holy Family School
2 miles, N
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St Lawrence School
6 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Ashland, KY

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Marshall University
12 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ashland, KY

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River Park Hospital
12 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Ashland, KY

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Yeager Airport
57 miles, E
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