Ashley TownshipIL
A town of 744, settled in 1854.
Is Ashley Township a good place to live?
31% of residents are under 18 in Ashley Township, above both Illinois’ towns (22%) and U.S. towns (22%). Ashley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
744 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ashley Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ashley Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ashley Township.
Most of Ashley Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Ashley Township for work: only 1% work in town. 20% of Ashley Township residents live below the poverty line, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Ashley Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes.
| Ashley Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Ashley Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Ashley CCSD 15. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Com Consolidated SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 115 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Ashley Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Ashley Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Ashley Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Ashley Township is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Ashley Township is
Ashley Township beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 19% of adults binge drink in Ashley Township.
| Ashley Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Ashley Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Ashley Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ashley Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Ashley Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Ashley Township for work
Where Ashley Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ashley Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Ashley Township is a township located in Washington County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 816 and it contained 404 housing units.
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- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 541 ft
Questions about Ashley Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ashley Township, IL a good place to live?
Ashley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.