Climate
Four distinct seasons occur in Ashland.
Geography
Ashland is in the northeast corner of Kentucky, along the banks of the Ohio River.
Cultural Attractions
Ashland stages the annual Kentucky Senior Games, with competitions in sports such as tennis, golf, and badminton.
Recreation
There are eight golf courses in the area, three of which sit in state parks.
Economy
King's Daughters Medical Center is the area's leading employer.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 20,240
- Population under 55:
- 67.0%
- Population over 55:
- 33.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Lexington-Fayette
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 86°F July High, 19°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $32,975
- Median home price:
- $75,000
- Average property tax:
- $401
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.4%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 6
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 11/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 20/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 21
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