Ashland, OR
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,867 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Ashland experiences long warm summers, short mild winters, and verdant springs.
Geography
The city is just north of California, in the Rouge River Valley.
Cultural Attractions
Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which runs February to November, featuring 770 performances and drawing approximately 360,000 guests each year.
Recreation
Mount Ashland provides skiing in the winter, Emigrant Lake is nearby for those who enjoy water sports, and hiking trails in Lithia Park follow Ashland Creek from a woodland to the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains.
Fun Fact
Ashland is home to the Bathroom Readers Institute, where a series of quirky trivia books is created especially for readers on the commode.
| Population [details] | 20,867 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 402.42 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 52.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 40.14 °F/22.37 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.64 °F/45.34 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 11.43 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 90 |
| Cost of living [details] | 112.7 |
| State sales tax | N/A |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Portland (228.52 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ROGUE VALLEY INTERNATIONAL - MEDFORD (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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