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Ashland, Kansas

city · Clark County

At a glance

738
Population
$70,300
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$66,128
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$761/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$62,596
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
11.7 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost58% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college47 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates30.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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