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Ashland, MT

Census-designated place in Rosebud County, Montana.

Population

959

Land area

20.7sq mi

People per sq mi

46

ZIP codes

0

Ashland and its ZIP codes

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Ashland at a glance

  • Ashland is about 6 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,607 a year, 37% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,000 (77% below Montana) and median rent is $621 a month.

Local data for Ashland, MT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ashland, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,607

Poverty rate

29.7%

Median home value

$85,000

Median rent

$621/mo

Homeownership

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

26.9%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

11.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (77), Irish Americans (66), Filipino Americans (55).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rosebud County. PPP loans are for Ashland.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,874

3,616 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,043

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$91.4M

FY 2026, $10,977 per person

Rosebud County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ashland, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.7%
  • Carpooled21.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked11.1%
  • Bicycle1.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ashland, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

778

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

4

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 11°F

15.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ashland, MT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

27.6%

U.S. 12.8% +14.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.3%

U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts

Cities near Ashland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lame DeerCensus-designated place14 mi55.6
BirneyCensus-designated place16 mi15.1
MuddyCensus-designated place24 mi28.6
ColstripCity26 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ashland, MT in?
Ashland is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the population of Ashland, MT?
About 959 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ashland?
Nearby places include Lame Deer (14 mi), Birney (16 mi), Muddy (24 mi), Colstrip (26 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023