Ashland is a pretty, small town...surrounded by gorgeous mountains, lazy creeks, and roaring rivers.
Ashland offers qualities of life many towns only dream about.
Originally called Ashland Mills in 1855, the town of Ashland is located approximately 15 miles north of the California border on Interstate 5 in Jackson County. Ashland is is a short drive from Crater Lake National Park, located at the headwaters of the Rogue River. Ashland is also close to the southern Oregon coast. Everywhere you look, there are reminders of the past, from pioneer vintage buildings to Victorian houses. Ashland has many bed and breakfasts for the weary traveler, several in fine old Victorian homes.
In the hub of downtown sits Lithia Park, Ashland’s crown jewel. Lithia is a 93-acre vista of emerald lawns, tennis courts, a sand-pit volleyball court, picnic area, colorful landscaping and playground equipment. The park follows Ashland Creek through undeveloped woodlands, and also includes a Japanese garden, two duck ponds, a formal rose garden, groves of sycamore trees and a number of secluded spots.
Ashland also has a state-of-the-art interactive science museum, the ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum. Amaze yourself with over 80 interactive science exhibits, Science Live! performances and hands-on activities. This exciting family attraction offers a dynamic atmosphere great for explorers of all ages with frequently changing shows and exhibits. Special events throughout the year include indoor and outdoor festivals, lectures, school programs and summer camps.
Mountain bikers will find the 28 mile Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Route a pleasure and a challenge. Riding the 31 mile Siskiyou Crest Mountain Bike Route, you will see spectacular views of the Siskiyou Mountains and Mt. Shasta. Golfers can tee off at one of the five golf courses in the Ashland/Medford area. Ashland also has two wineries that offer daily wine tasting.
In addition to its physical beauty and cultural diversity, Ashland feels like a community...a place we call home.
It shows up in many ways: walking past homes built at the turn of the 20th century, preserved because people care, shopping in buildings you remember seeing in historic photographs, in clean streets, excellent schools and expansive libraries.
For culture, recreation or beauty, Ashland is a special place, a treasure for all to enjoy.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $322,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 20,881. Ashland covers 6.50 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,951 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97520 Area code: 541
Weather
Ashland, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 28.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 37 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ashland is 19.76 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 2.85 Inches.
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