There are 21 independent living communities serving Ashland, Ohio. This includes 3 communities in Ashland and 18 nearby. The average cost / day of independent living in Ohio is about $73, with costs running between $25 and $179 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,184, with costs ranging from around $761 up to $5,379. The average yearly cost is $26,205, which is greater than the US average of $23,100.
Ashland is a small city in Ashland County, Ohio. While the city itself is home to 32,345 residents, the surrounding metro area includes a populace of 1,765,603. Residents who are over the age of 55 compose approximately 29% of the total population.
Ashland has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $49,000 for the entire state of Ohio. The average home price in Ashland is $180,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $177,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.35%.
Ashland has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Ashland has a very low crime rate and very poor air quality ratings.