| Ashland County, Ohio Quality of Life |
| Climate |
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| Average Daily Temperature |
High |
Low |
Average |
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| July |
83.1 |
59.8 |
71.5 |
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| January |
32.3 |
15.5 |
23.9 |
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Annual Average |
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| Rainfall in Inches |
38.93 |
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| Snowfall in Inches |
36.1 |
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| Wind Speed in Miles Per Hour |
N/A |
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| Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny |
176 |
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Elevation ( Mean Feet Above Sea Level) |
Range |
Average |
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| N/A |
1263 Ft. |
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| Personal
Income Tax (RATE in Ranges) (source: ohio.gov) |
Rate Range |
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| State |
.712% -7.185% |
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| Local |
1.5% Flat |
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| Local
Occupation Tax |
Rate Range |
Basis |
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| City Residents |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Non-City Residents |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Sales Tax |
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| Major Exemptions |
N/A |
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| State Rate |
5.50% |
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| Local Rate |
1.25% |
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| Housing ( Source: Ashland Board of Realtors) 2006 numbers |
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| Number of Homes on the Market |
235 Residential |
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| Average Selling Prices |
Existing |
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| Single Family Homes 3,500 Sq.
Ft.-4 Bedrooms |
$144,824
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| 2,500 Sq. Ft.-3 Bedrooms |
$118,813
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| Townhouse 1,500 Sq. Ft.- 2
Bedrooms |
$70,612
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| Condominiums |
N/A |
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| Number of Single Family Homes for Sale
By Price |
$136,418
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Under-$150,000 |
138 |
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| $150,001-$200,000 |
45 |
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| $200,001-$250,000 |
28 |
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| $250,001-Over |
24 |
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| Rentals |
Average Monthly Price |
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| New 2 Bedroom Apartment |
N/A |
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| Apartment Vacancy Percentage |
N/A |
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| Education |
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| Number of School Districts |
4 |
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| Central City & Selected Suburban |
Ashland City |
Hillsdale Local |
Loudonville-Perrysville
Exempted Village Schools |
Mapleton |
| Elementary School Enrollment |
1761 |
346 |
285 |
469 |
| Secondary/Middle School Enrollment |
550 |
373 |
412 |
235 |
| High School Enrollment |
1242 |
396 |
416 |
314 |
| Total Enrollment |
3553 |
1115 |
1113 |
1018 |
| Spending per Student |
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Total |
$7,745 |
8,196 |
$8,799 |
$7,420 |
| Instructional |
$4,865 |
4,831 |
$5,054 |
$4,379 |
| Student/Teacher Ratios |
17:01 |
18:01 |
15:01 |
16:01 |
| 6th Grade Standard
Achievement Test Results |
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| Subject |
Percentage
of Students who are at or above the state determined level of Proficiency |
| Social Studies |
80.10% |
80.60% |
88.90% |
85.50% |
| Mathematics |
90.90% |
86.70% |
89.80% |
91.30% |
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Reading |
92.30% |
88.80% |
95.40% |
91.30% |
| Writing |
93.90% |
84.70% |
87.60% |
91.30% |
| Science |
80.10% |
82.00% |
79.60% |
78.30% |
| ACT (2005-2006 school years) |
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| Percentage of Students Taking the
Test |
Approximately 58% |
Approximately 66% |
Approximately 60% |
Approximately 50% |
| Average Score |
22.5 |
21.7 |
21.5 |
20.7 |
| SAT |
ED Note: The ACT is the main
Achievement Test in Ohio, SAT information unavailable. |
| Percentage of Students Taking the
Test |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average Score |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Number of Merit Scholarships |
204
(all scholarships given including those accepted through
various universities) |
0 (given
by school) |
0
(National Merit Scholarships) |
0
(National Merit Scholarships) |
| Percentage of
students attending college (2 or 4 Yr.) |
Approximately 83% |
Approximately 70 % |
Approximately 60% |
Approximately 48% |
| Mandatory Competency
Testing for High School Graduation (Yes or No) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| If Yes,
Percentage of Students Passing on First Attempt |
Approximately 88% |
Approximately 84% |
Approximately 92% |
Approximately 88% |
| Science & Technology Magnet Schools |
None |
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| Specialized High Schools |
None |
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| Tech Prep Programs |
None |
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| Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways |
None |
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| Vocational High Schools |
Ashland
County West Holmes JVS |
| Private Schools (Source:
Private Schools Review.com and Schools) |
2 |
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| Elementary School Enrollment |
Ashland Christian |
St. Edwards |
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| Number of Schools |
1, K-8 |
1, K-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
169 |
191 |
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| Average Annual Tuition |
$2,957.50
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$2,250.00
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| Secondary/Middle School Enrollment |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Higher
Education (Source: Provided by Each Institue) |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| Ashland University (ED Note: Includes only Ashland Campus) |
401 College Avenue |
Ashland |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
2117 |
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Annual Degrees Conferred |
1,550 |
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| Undergraduate Total |
987 |
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| Graduate Total |
2,260 |
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| Curricula with Masters Degrees (Lists) |
MBA, Masters of Education, Masters of American
History and Government |
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| Curricula with Doctorate Degrees (Lists) |
Doctor of Education |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| Ashland Theological Seminary |
910 Center Street |
Ashland |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
896 |
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| Annual Degrees conferred |
176 |
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| Curricula with Masters Degrees (List) |
Masters
of Divinity, Masters in Christian Ministry, Masters in Pastoral Counseling,
Masters of Arts, Diploma of Christian Studies, |
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| Curricula with Doctorate Degrees (List) |
Doctor of Ministry |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| Ohio State University Mansfield
Campus |
1680 University Drive |
Mansfield |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
1464 |
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| Annual Degrees Conferred |
N/A |
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| Curricula with Masters Degrees (List) |
Masters in Early/ Middle Childhool Education;
Masters in Social Work |
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| Curricula with Doctorate Degrees (List) |
0 |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| College of Wooster |
1189 Beall Avenue |
Wooster |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
1794 |
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| Annual Degrees Conferred |
N/A |
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| Undergraduate |
1819 |
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| Graduate |
0 |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| Ohio State University Wooster
(Agriculture Technical Institue) |
1328 Dover Rd. |
Wooster |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
531 |
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| Annual Degress Conferred |
225 |
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| Institution Name |
Address |
City |
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| North Central State College |
2441 Kenwood Circle |
Mansfield |
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| Full-Time Enrollment |
1004 |
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| Annual Degrees Conferred |
544 |
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| Health Care |
Number of Hospitals |
Number of Teaching Hospitals |
Number of
Beds |
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| Hospitals |
1 |
0 |
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| Samaritan Regional Health Systems |
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110 |
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| Number of Outpatient Clinics |
1, Mansfield (20 Miles) |
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| Number of Physicians and Dentist in the
Area |
Physicians |
Dentists |
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Approximately 88 |
Approximately 26 |
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Ratio per 1,000 Population |
N/A |
N/A |
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| Crime Rate (FedStats.gov
2000) |
Property |
Violent |
Total |
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992 |
70 |
1062 |
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| Number of Enclosed Regional Malls |
1, Mansfield (20 Miles) |
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| Number of Religious Institutions |
Protestant |
Catholic |
Synagogues |
Other |
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80 |
3 |
1, Mansfield |
3 |
| Sports |
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| Major & Minor for College &
Professional Teams |
College |
Professional |
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Major |
Minor |
Major |
Minor |
| Football |
Ashland Eagles |
OSU Buckeyes |
Cleveland Browns |
Wayne County Wrath |
| Baseball |
Ashland Eagles |
OSU Buckeyes |
Cleveland Indians |
Akron
Aeros, Columbus Clippers |
| Basketball |
Ashland Eagles |
OSU Buckeyes |
Cleveland
Cav's & Rockers |
N/A |
| Hockey |
0 |
0 |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
Cleveland
Barons |
| Soccer |
Ashland Eagles |
OSU Buckeyes |
Columbus Crew |
N/A |
| Racing |
Mid-Ohio Raceway |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Culture |
Event |
Date |
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Ashland Balloonfest |
July 4th Weekend |
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Ashland County Fair |
September |
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Earth Day Celebration |
April |
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Ashland
University Theatre & Sporting Events |
Year Round |
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Loudonville Street
Fair |
October |
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| Number of
Cultural Places and Amenities |
Museums |
Dance Companies |
Symphony Orchestras |
Theater Companies |
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4 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Recreational Outlets (Provide Examples within a 2 Hour Drive) |
Cedar Point, COSI, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
Cleveland and Columbus Sporting Events, Amish Country, German Village, 6
Flags, Cleveland/Columbus/Toledo Zoo, Wyandot Lake, Lake Erie, Germaine
Amphitheatre, Mohican State Park, Blossom Music Center, Johnny Appleseed
Heritage Center |
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| Data Compiled by
Ashland Area Council for Economic Development 2007 |
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