AshlandOregon
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ashland
Ashland, OR is a close-knit town located in southern Oregon with an estimated population of 20,935.
Officially, Ashland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.64 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,153 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashland News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ashland Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Ashland — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 20,935.
- Easy reach of Medford (13 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in Ashland
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ashland
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival · Attraction
- ScienceWorks · Attraction
- Emigrant Lake Water Slides (Closed) · Water park
- Green Show · Attraction
- Schneider Museum of Art · Art gallery
- Water Park · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ashland
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ashland
- Ashland High School
- Ashland Middle School
- Bellview Elementary School
- Helman Elementary School
- Pinehurst Elementary School
- TRAILS Outdoor School
- Walker Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Asante Ashland Community Hospital · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.