City in Kentucky, United States

Ashland

$119kMedian Home
290Days with 5+ hrs sun
67°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation22kCenter elevation551 ft
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Ashland is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is located on the southern bank of the Ohio River at the state border with Ohio and near West Virginia. The population was 21,625 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in Boyd County. It is a principal city of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, referred to locally as the "Tri-State area" and home to 376,155 residents in 2020. Ashland serves as an important economic and medical center for northeastern Kentucky. Ashland is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year.

Four seasonsEven rainfall5–15 inches annual snowA proud past. A bright future.
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Location Context
Ashland, Kentucky
Latitude38.48°
Longitude-82.64°
Population22k
Center elevation551 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

This Upper South grouping covers Kentucky and Tennessee, from western lowlands to Appalachian communities in the east. Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville are examples of distinct city settings within it.

Mountain and valley locations can differ from lowland cities in climate and access to services. Outdoor destinations may be nearby or require a substantial trip, depending on the town. Compare local costs, transport, and monthly conditions instead of extending one city’s profile to the whole region.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age41 yrs
College Educated25%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
Poverty Rate21%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$119k
Median home price
Household Income
$51k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score
31
School Rating
6.5/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
290
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

79% of the year
Avg High Temp
67°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
72% warm season / 71% cool season
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
43"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
10"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
45
Good · 2024 modeled average
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Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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humid summers
Summer 72% · Winter 71% · Mar-Aug 65-75%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
14 days
per year with AQI > 100
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