Ashland County, Wisconsin
Among the top 25% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 1% for annual snowfall
Ashland County is a county in Wisconsin with about 16,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and monthly rent. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.ashland.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 50% of US counties
Home Value$144k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$658better than 87% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.58%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.46%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 56% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall110.0 inbetter than 1% of US counties
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 26% of US counties
Summer Humidity56°Fbetter than 85% of US counties
Comfortable Days63 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk31.7better than 67% of US counties
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 65% of US counties
School Quality64.2better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime617/100kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Crime1918/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population16,04135th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.5%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 79% of US counties
Airport Distance170 mibetter than 20% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.2%better than 25% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.87better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ashland County an affordable place to live?
- Ashland County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Ashland County?
- The median home value in Ashland County is $144k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Ashland County?
- Median household income in Ashland County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Ashland County?
- Median gross rent in Ashland County is $658 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Ashland County safe?
- Ashland County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 617/100k (better than 62%). Property crime is 1918/100k.
- What is the weather like in Ashland County?
- Ashland County averages 67°F in July and 13°F in January, with 35.3 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Ashland County?
- Public-school quality in Ashland County is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Ashland County?
- The average one-way commute in Ashland County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)