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Ashland, KS
City in Clark County, Kansas.
Population
738
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
436
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 12 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,596, 16% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,300 (68% below Kansas) and median rent is $761 a month.
Local data for Ashland, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,596
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$70,300
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (154), Irish Americans (89), Iranian Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,273
845 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.7M
FY 2026, $13,424 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 19°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnglewoodCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| ProtectionCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| MinneolaCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| ColdwaterCity | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| Buffalo, OKTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| BucklinCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| FowlerCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Rosston, OKTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Gate, OKTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, KS in?
- Ashland is in Clark County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Ashland, KS?
- About 738 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Englewood (16 mi), Protection (16 mi), Minneola (22 mi), Coldwater (25 mi), Buffalo, OK (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023