Ashley, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,174 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$426 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$535 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
1
Auburn Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 7 26
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 3 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Schools

Country Meadow Elementary School
2 miles, SW 3.7 star
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
4 miles, NE 4.1 star
Waterloo Elementary School
7 miles, S 3.7 star
Hamilton Community High School
7 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Trine University
8 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Dekalb Health
11 miles, S 3.2 star
Parkview Noble Hospital
13 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
38 miles, SW 1.4 star
Toledo Express Airport
65 miles, E 1 star
South Bend International Airport
66 miles, NW 1.4 star