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Ashland, Louisiana

village · Concordia Parish (primary) , Natchitoches Parish, Tensas Parish, Terrebonne Parish

At a glance

151
Population
$156,300
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$120,186
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$43,239
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
51.4 min
Average commute
63.2%
Homes with broadband
10.46%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost71% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates26.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Houma
A member-driven, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life by building a strong economy through promotion of services to members, partnerships and alliances, legislative advocacy, economic development, and programs of action and value to sustain a prosperous and vibrant community.
county Concordia Economic & Industrial Development District
Concordia Parish Economic Development (CEIDD) is a Louisiana economic development organization serving Concordia Parish, promoting business and industry opportunities and location advantages along the Mississippi River.
county Terrebonne Economic Development Authority
The Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (TEDA) was created by the Louisiana Legislature to attract and retain jobs throughout Terrebonne Parish. The mission of TEDA is to serve as the economic catalyst that recruits and retains businesses for Terrebonne Parish.
region Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving the local business climate in the Alexandria/Pineville region, advocating for business interests, and supporting member businesses through events, referrals, and leadership development.
region Central Louisiana Economic Alliance
A regional economic development organization for Central Louisiana serving ten parishes, with a mission to grow the economy, champion people, and build on collective strengths to shape a region where individuals, businesses, and communities can prosper.
region South Louisiana Economic Council
COLAB is a not-for-profit economic development agency established to support regional economic development in the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne (the Bayou Region). It was formerly known as the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC).
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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