Ashland, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
807 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$347 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clark County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clark County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 2 37
Mar 2 3 45
Apr 2 0 55
May 3 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 34

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 115, KS
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Schools

Ashland Elem
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Ashland High
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Ashland Junior High School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
South Central Elementary School
16 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Dodge City Community College
43 miles, N • 1.9 star
Barclay College
47 miles, E • 1.4 star
High Plains Technology Center
57 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
73 miles, NW • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
118 miles, NE • 1 star
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