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IL area data

Ashland, IL

Ashland, IL.

Population: 1,398 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,253
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+57.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$138,253
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (25 mi)
Nearest airport
Smith Restricted Landing Area (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-78 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,923
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,604
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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