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Moving to Ashland, Montana

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 800, with a gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its location near the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and its role in agriculture and forestry.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Rosebud County
  • Land area: 2.3 square miles
  • Population density: 348 people per square mile
  • Area code: 406
  • Zip code: 59003

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in southeastern Montana, within Rosebud County, near the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The town is situated along the Tongue River, surrounded by rolling hills and forests. Agriculture and forestry are key components of the local economy, with cattle ranching and logging being common industries in the area. Ashland experiences a semi-arid climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The town is accessible via U.S. Highway 212, which connects it to nearby towns such as Lame Deer and Miles City. Ashland’s rural setting, combined with its proximity to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, creates a unique blend of cultures and a close-knit community in southeastern Montana.

Demographics

Median resident age: 24.0 years
Median household income: $22,222
Median house value: $20,700

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • American Indian (78.2%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (20.9%)
  • Two or more races (3.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)

Ancestries: German (7.3%), English (7.1%), Irish (3.4%), Norwegian (2.8%), Italian (2.2%), Dutch (1.1%).

Elevation: 2930 feet

Land area: 7.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 12.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland CDP

  • Never married: 40.6%
  • Now married: 43.8%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

1.5% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

  • ROSEBUD HEATLH CARE CENTER – CAH (about 43 miles; FORSYTH, MT)
  • HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE (about 61 miles; MILES CITY, MT)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 70 miles; BIGHORN, MT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • SHERIDAN COUNTY (about 75 miles; SHERIDAN, WY; Abbreviation: SHR)
  • GILLETTE-CAMPBELL COUNTY (about 102 miles; GILLETTE, WY; Abbreviation: GCC)
  • BILLINGS LOGAN INTL (about 156 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Abbreviation: BIL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • ST LABRE MISSION (about 2 miles; ASHLAND, MT; Abbreviation: 3U4)
  • COLSTRIP (about 34 miles; COLSTRIP, MT; Abbreviation: M46)
  • TILLITT FIELD (about 51 miles; FORSYTH, MT; Abbreviation: 1S3)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 153 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Full-time enrollment: 3,105)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 184 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; Full-time enrollment: 3,190)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 187 miles; CASPER, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 237 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (about 270 miles; LARAMIE, WY; Full-time enrollment: 9,665)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 298 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 320 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; Full-time enrollment: 10,380)

Private high school in Ashland:

  • ST. LABRE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 440; Location: PO BOX 215; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND SCHOOL (Students: 54; Location: HIGHWAY 212; Grades: PK – 06)
  • ASHLAND 7-8 (Students: 14; Location: HIGHWAY 212; Grades: 07 – 08)

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