Ashland, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,779 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$426 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$233 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
5
Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
2
Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 13, AL State House District 35, AL
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Schools

Ashland Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Clay County Christian Academy
2 miles, S • 1 star
First Assembly Christian School
2 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Talladega College
20 miles, NW • 1 star
Central Alabama Community College
25 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Jacksonville State University
38 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clay County Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Russell Medical Center
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
74 miles, SE • 1 star
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