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Ashland, OR

Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It lies along Interstate 5 approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of the California border and near the south end of the Rogue Valley. The city's population was 21,360 at the 2020 census.

The city is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). These are important to Ashland's economy, which also depends on restaurants, galleries, and retail stores that cater to tourists. Lithia Park along Ashland Creek, historic buildings, and a paved intercity bike trail provide additional visitor attractions.

Ashland, originally called "Ashland Mills", was named after Ashland County, Ohio, the original home of founder Abel Helman, and secondarily for Ashland, Kentucky, where other founders had family connections. Ashland has a council-manager government assisted by citizen committees. Historically, its liberal politics have differed, often sharply, from much of the rest of southwest Oregon.

Ashland is at 1,949 feet (594 m) above sea level in the foothills of the Siskiyou and Cascade ranges, about 15 miles (24 km) north of the California border on Interstate 5 (I-5). About 10 miles (16 km) south of Ashland and 5 miles (8 km) north of the California border is Siskiyou Summit, which at 4,310 feet (1,310 m) is the highest point on I-5. Ashland is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Medford and 285 miles (459 km) south of Portland. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of about 6.6 square miles (17.1 km²), all land.

Ashland Creek and its tributaries begin on the flanks of Mount Ashland, at 7,533 feet (2,296 m) above sea level in the Siskiyou Mountains south of the city. Upstream (south) of the city boundary, these streams flow mainly through the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest. The creek flows through the city to meet Bear Creek, which roughly parallels I-5 along the east side of Ashland. Bear Creek, one of many streams in the Rogue Valley, flows generally northwest to join the Rogue River near Gold Hill, and from there the river flows generally west to its mouth on the Pacific Ocean. Oregon Route 99, running roughly parallel to I-5, passes through downtown Ashland. Oregon Route 66 enters Ashland from the east and intersects Route 99 near the city center. Route 66 leads east 63 miles (101 km) to Klamath Falls.

Health and wellness are integral to Ashland's lifestyle, evident in the availability of healthcare services and outdoor activities. The Ashland Community Hospital, now part of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, ensures comprehensive healthcare for residents. At Ashland Yoga Center, participants can join various yoga classes designed to improve flexibility and mindfulness. Hidden Springs Wellness Center offers holistic health services, including acupuncture, massage therapy, and naturopathy. For fitness training, Snap Fitness offers a range of gym equipment and classes. Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club caters to tennis lovers and fitness seekers with its courts and fitness facilities. For those interested in martial arts, Ashland Karate Academy offers classes for all ages.

Top sites in Ashland, OR are Schneider Museum of Art, Lithia Park, and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum.

Population: 20,935 (2024). ZIP code: 97520. Area codes: 541, 458. Elevation: 1,949 ft (594 m). Area: 6.64 sq mi (17.19 km²).

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What are the demographics of Ashland, OR?

Ashland, OR is home to a population of 21.4k people, of which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.18% of Ashland, OR residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people). In 2022, there were 15.5 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Ashland, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k White (Hispanic) and 1.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Ashland, OR a good place to live?

Ashland is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Ashland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ashland, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ashland and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ashland are highly rated.

What is the cost of living in Ashland, OR?

Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, with a population of 20,912. The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Ashland is $37,266 a year — less than the annual cost of living for Oregon of $39,787 and less than the national figure of $38,433. Using cost of living data from the non-profit think tank Economic Policy Institute, 24/7 Wall St. estimated the cost of living in Ashland and over 29,000 other cities and towns in the US.

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Schneider Museum of Art

Lithia Park

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

Ashland Community Hospital

Ashland Yoga Center

Hidden Springs Wellness Center

Snap Fitness

Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club

Ashland Karate Academy

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