Ashland, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,528 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$344 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$489 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Natchitoches Parish
6
Natchitoches Urban Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Natchitoches Parish
8
Natchitoches Urban Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 2 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 30%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 13, LA
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Schools

Saline High School
9 miles, E • 4.6 star
Castor High School
10 miles, N • 4.6 star
Lakeview Annex
14 miles, S
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Colleges

Grambling State University
36 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Louisiana Tech University
39 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Jackson Parish Hospital
25 miles, E • 3.2 star
Winn Parish Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
64 miles, S • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
68 miles, E • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
95 miles, NW • 1 star
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