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IL area data

Ashley, IL

Ashley, IL.

Population: 1,602 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,786
1-year appreciation
+16.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+62.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$154,786
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, earthquake, heatWave, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Prairie Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$2,100
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
42.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,645
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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