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Ashland, Kansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 830, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural base and small-town character in southwestern Kansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1884
  • County: Clark County
  • Land area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population density: 830 people per square mile
  • Area code: 620
  • Zip code: 67831

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in southwestern Kansas, within Clark County, about 50 miles southwest of Dodge City. The town is part of the Great Plains region, characterized by flat farmland and wide-open spaces. Agriculture is the primary industry in the area, with wheat, corn, and cattle being major products. Ashland experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The town is accessible via U.S. Route 160, which runs through the center of Ashland, providing connections to nearby towns and cities. The local economy is supported by farming, ranching, small businesses, and services for the surrounding rural community. Ashland’s rural charm and agricultural heritage make it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet, close-knit community in the heart of the Kansas plains.

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.6 years
Median household income: $32,721
Median house value: $36,500

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.7%)
  • Hispanic (4.6%)
  • Other race (3.5%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)

Ancestries: German (30.3%), Irish (13.8%), English (11.3%), United States (8.7%), French (3.2%), Scottish (2.7%).

Elevation: 1979 feet

Land area: 1.7 square miles

Map of Ashland, KS

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 10.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

1.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -56 (-5.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND DISTRICT HOSPSITAL (709 OAK STREET PO BOX 188)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • DODGE CITY REGIONAL (about 41 miles; DODGE CITY, KS; Abbreviation: DDC)
  • LIBERAL MUNI (about 83 miles; LIBERAL, KS; Abbreviation: LBL)
  • GARDEN CITY REGIONAL (about 83 miles; GARDEN CITY, KS; Abbreviation: GCK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • HAROLD KRIER FLD (about 2 miles; ASHLAND, KS; Abbreviation: K58)
  • BUFFALO MUNI (about 26 miles; BUFFALO, OK; Abbreviation: BFK)
  • BUCKLIN (about 27 miles; BUCKLIN, KS; Abbreviation: 8K0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 106 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 121 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 136 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 141 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 163 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 170 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 188 miles; BETHANY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)

Schools

Public high school in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND HIGH (Students: 77; Location: 311 CLIPPER; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND ELEM (Students: 117; Location: 210 W 7TH; Grades: KG – 06)
  • ASHLAND UPPER (Students: 39; Location: 311 CLIPPER; Grades: 07 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,329; Location: 604 MAIN; 18,635 books; 214 audio materials; 341 video materials; 50 serial subscriptions)

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