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Ashland, Kentucky

Introduction to Ashland, Kentucky

Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd county, is located 11 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and is 104 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. There are approximately 21,981 people in Ashland.

Ashland History

The city of Ashland was named after Henry Clay's Lexington estate. Ashland was originally an extended - family settlement till the mid of the 18th century. The city was then called Poage's Landing. It was incorporated in the year 1854. Ohio's pig iron industry led to the industrial growth of the city. The industrial growth of Ashland was also accelerated with the charter of the Coal and Manufacturing Company and Kentucky Iron.

Ashland and nearby Attractions

  • Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
  • Heritage Farm Museum & Village
  • Lavalette Golf Club
  • Pendleton Art Center

Things To Do In Ashland

Ashland is home to the 47 - acre wooded Central Park. Tourists can enjoy the many facilities offered by this park. In addition, there are other parks including the Clyffeside Park, and the sports oriented AK Steel Sports Park. Visitors to the city may also take a trip to the Pendleton Art Center which exhibits paintings, carved gourds, stained glass, and wood carvings by the local artists. Rose Hill Church is one of the beautiful churches located in the area.

Ashland Transportation

Rickenbacker International Airport is the nearest airport.

Ashland Higher Education

Ashland Community College and Ashland Technical College are the local colleges. Marshall University is also close to the city.

High Points

Ashland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Ashland Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Ashland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Ashland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ashland, KY

Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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