The Town FilesAshland County, Wisconsin
16,080 people. The median home is worth $170,300 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $62,462.
Towns in Ashland County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 7,908 | $176,400 | $54,529 | 40.9 |
| Sanborn | 1,381 | $105,700 | $53,125 | 40.4 |
| White River | 1,067 | $218,200 | $87,917 | 28.0 |
| Gingles | 738 | $225,000 | $85,938 | 54.1 |
| Mellen | 698 | $78,100 | $41,875 | 45.2 |
| Jacobs | 648 | $99,100 | $55,625 | 57.3 |
| Ashland | 589 | $126,800 | $74,464 | 42.2 |
People and housing
| Ashland County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $721 | $951 |
| Median household income | $62,462 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 43.1 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,940 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,101 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 458 storm events in Ashland County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ashland County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 10, 2018 | Flood | DR-4383: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4276: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| August 2, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4076: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).