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Ashland, Wisconsin

Introduction to Ashland, Wisconsin

Ashland, Wisconsin, in Ashland county, is located 59 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and is 155 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are approximately 8,620 people in the city.

Ashland History

Ashland is the county seat of Ashland County. The city of Ashland was named for the home of Henry Clay, a statesman. The city was incorporated on March 25, 1887. The Cheppewa Indians were the original inhabitants of Ashland. The first white men to come to Ashland were the French Missionaries and British and French traders. They entered Ashland in 1659 via the Lake Superior. The first white man to build a home and settle down in Ashland was Asaph Whittlesay.

Ashland and nearby Attractions

  • Ashland Museum
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
  • Chequamegon National Forest
  • Copper Falls State Park
  • Prentice Park
  • Ashland Marina

Things To Do In Ashland

Ashland has a number of parks and recreation centers for visitors. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Lake Superior is a good choice for a family outing. There are facilities for camping, boating, scuba diving, and sailing. There are a few museums in the city and in its vicinity. Ashland Historical Society Museum is an abundant resource for historical information. The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center and the Split Rock Lighthouse are interesting tourist attractions near the city.

Ashland Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Ashland Higher Education

Residents of Ashland can pursue higher education at the Northland College, University of Minnesota - Duluth, and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAshland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAshland Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Ashland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ashland, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42

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Historic Ashland

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Ashland (sunset across the river) between 1880 and 1899

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Ashland (sunset across the river) between 1880 and 1899

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