Climate
Ashland experiences long warm summers, short mild winters, and verdant springs.
Geography
The city is just north of California, in the Rouge River Valley.
Cultural Attractions
Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which runs February to November, featuring 770 performances and drawing approximately 360,000 guests each year.
Recreation
Mount Ashland provides skiing in the winter, Emigrant Lake is nearby for those who enjoy water sports, and hiking trails in Lithia Park follow Ashland Creek from a woodland to the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains.
Fun Fact
Ashland is home to the Bathroom Readers Institute, where a series of quirky trivia books is created especially for readers on the commode.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 20,795
- Population under 55:
- 69.7%
- Population over 55:
- 30.3%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Portland
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 83°F July High, 22°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $37,048
- Median home price:
- $288,250
- Average property tax:
- $3,085
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 11.5%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 3/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 6/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 129
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