Ashland, PA

Ashland, Pennsylvania

Ashland, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 37 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 84 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 3,283 people in the town.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 48% of adults are married. In Ashland, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $34,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($300) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Ashland.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Ashland is known in Pennsylvania for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Ashland, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Ashland, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ashland Almanac

Ashland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ashland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ashland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ashland Public Libraries

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Ashland Hospitals

SAINT CATHERINE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNTAIN SPRINGS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
101 BROAD STREET
(570) 875-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Ashland High Schools (2004)

NORTH SCHUYLKILL JSHS
570-874-0495
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 983 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Ashland Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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