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Moving to Ash Grove, Missouri

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The current estimated population of Ash Grove is 1,500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by agriculture and its role as a small community in southwestern Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1853
  • County: Greene County
  • Land area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,154 people per square mile
  • Area code: 417
  • Zip code: 65604

Geography and Location

Ash Grove is located in southwestern Missouri, within Greene County, about 20 miles northwest of Springfield. The town is situated in the Ozarks region, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making agriculture a central part of the local economy. Ash Grove experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The town is accessible via Missouri Route 160, which connects it to Springfield and other nearby communities. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, small businesses, and services that cater to the surrounding rural population. Ash Grove’s rural setting and proximity to Springfield make it an appealing location for those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $31,250
Median house value: $69,100

Population by Race

Races in Ash Grove:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.4%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (21.5%), German (14.6%), Irish (12.3%), English (9.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), French (3.1%).

Elevation: 1042 feet

Land area: 1.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ash Grove

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ash Grove city

  • Never married: 15.1%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +272 (+23.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ash Grove:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ash Grove:

  • SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 15 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)
  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 64 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 88 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ash Grove:

  • DOWNTOWN (about 26 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: 3DW)
  • BOLIVAR MUNICIPAL (about 26 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Abbreviation: M17)
  • STOCKTON LAKE (about 26 miles; STOCKTON, MO; Abbreviation: 2M5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ash Grove:

  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,125)
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 14,680)
  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 66 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)

Schools

Public high school in Ash Grove:

  • ASH GROVE HIGH (Students: 393; Location: 100 N MAPLE LN; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ash Grove:

  • ASH GROVE ELEM. (Students: 306; Location: 100 N MAPLE LN; Grades: KG – 06)

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