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Ashland, OH

Ashland is a city in and the county seat of Ashland County, Ohio, United States, about 66 miles (106 km) southwest of Cleveland and 82 miles (132 km) northeast of Columbus. The population was 19,225 at the 2020 census. It is the center of the Ashland Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Ashland County.

According to the 2010 census, the city has an area of 11.23 square miles (29.1 km²), of which 11.17 square miles (28.9 km²) (or 99.47%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) (or 0.53%) is water. The city has 85.6 miles (137.8 km) of streets, one hospital, two fire stations, one police station, and five parks.

Ashland was laid out by Daniel Carter in 1815. Ashland was originally called Uniontown, but in 1822 the city was compelled to adopt a new name because another city in Ohio was already named Uniontown. The new name of Ashland was selected by supporters of the Kentucky congressman Henry Clay, from Ashland, his estate near Lexington. Later, "Henry Clay High School" was considered as a name for what is now known as Ashland High School.

In the mid-1800s, Ashland pioneers traveled to Oregon, naming a settlement after the town. In 1878, with financial assistance from the city, the German Baptist Brethren Church opened Ashland College. Ashland became an early center of manufacturing in Ohio. In 1870, brothers Francis E. Myers and Philip A. Myers went into business selling farm equipment and operating a repair shop. They secured the patent for a double-action pump that delivered water in a steady stream rather than spurts. By 1915, F.E. Myers & Bro. had 800 workers. Myers was the largest of the 47 factories in Ashland at that time. Other factories included Reliable Match Co. ("Strike Anywhere Matches"), Kauffman Mfg. Co. (manufacturer of folding chairs used in Union Army encampments), Dr. Hess & Clark (veterinary supplies and disinfectants), and T.W. Miller's Faultless Rubber Co. (rubber sundries, surgical goods, and bicycle tires).

In 1912, Harry Ross Gill, an Ashland native, invented the way to make cigar-shaped balloons (until then they were only round). He started the Eagle Rubber Company in 1913 and the National Latex Company in 1929. The industry that Gill developed in Ashland led to the city becoming known as "the balloon capital of the world." Ashland still celebrates its balloon heritage with its annual BalloonFest. Ashland was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1984.

Health and wellness are integral components of Ashland's community life. The Samaritan Regional Health System serves as a cornerstone, offering comprehensive healthcare services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Ashland County Park District offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include The Warehouse Gym Ashland Ohio, Snap Fitness, and A-Town Family Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Ashland, such as the Byers Woods Loop and Sandusky Hollow Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Ashland, OH are Freer Field, Ashland County Fairgrounds, and Audubon Wetlands Preserve.

Population: 18,770 (2024). ZIP code: 44805. Area codes: 419, 567. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Area: 11.35 sq mi (29.39 km²).

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What is Ashland, OH famous for?

The industry that Gill developed in Ashland led to the city becoming known as "the balloon capital of the world." Ashland still celebrates its balloon heritage with its annual BalloonFest. Ashland was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1984.

Is Ashland, OH expensive?

The cost of living in Ashland, OH is 10% lower than the state average and 17% lower than the national average. Ashland, OH housing is 31% cheaper than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 9% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 19% less in Ashland, OH than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 19% less.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, OH?

In 2022, the median household income of Ashland households was $56,040. Ashland households made slightly more than Clyde households ($55,956), McGuffey households ($55,938), Hannibal households ($55,938), and McClure households ($55,938). However, 7.3% of Ashland families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Ashland

Samaritan Regional Health System 

Ashland County Park District

The Warehouse Gym Ashland Ohio

Snap Fitness 

A-Town Family Fitness

Byers Woods Loop 

Sandusky Hollow Trail

Freer Field

Ashland County Fairgrounds

Audubon Wetlands Preserve

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Ohio Demographics

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