Ashland, WI
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
6/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
7,884
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$49,258
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$162,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$608
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Ashland County
3
Wisconsin
3
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Ashland County
5
Wisconsin
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 33 | 12 |
| Feb | 1 | 21 | 16 |
| Mar | 2 | 19 | 26 |
| Apr | 3 | 7 | 39 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Oct | 3 | 3 | 44 |
| Nov | 2 | 19 | 31 |
| Dec | 1 | 32 | 17 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.
Liberal (63%) (33%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 37%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WISchools
Oredocker Project School
<1 miles, N
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1.9
Ashland Middle
<1 miles, N
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1.4
Lake Superior High
<1 miles, SW
Ashland High
<1 miles, SW
•
2.3
Colleges
Northland College
<1 miles, SW
•
1.9
Gogebic Community College
34 miles, SE
•
1.4
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
50 miles, SW
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1
University of Wisconsin-Superior
59 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Memorial Medical Center
1 miles, SW
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4.1
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
37 miles, SE
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4.1
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
48 miles, SW
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4.1
Lake View Memorial Hospital
49 miles, NW
Airports
Duluth International Airport
65 miles, NW
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1
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
94 miles, SE
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1
Range Regional Airport
108 miles, NW
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1
Houghton County Memorial Airport
120 miles, E
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1