Guide to Living in Ashland, Nebraska

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Ashland is about twenty to thirty minutes southwest of Omaha alongside Highway 6. It’s also accessible via Interstate 80 and Highway 66.

Aerial view of Downtown Ashland, Nebraska looking west down Silver Street. Cars parked along the street in front of local shops.

Demographics

Ashland has around 2,500 people living within city limits. The median age in Ashland is just over 40 years old. However, 25% of the population is under the age of 18. 

What’s Considered Ashland?

Ashland is a city in Saunders County. It runs along Highway 6 and is in between the two forks of the Salt Creek with some overlap. The majority of the city is between Ashland Road and Cooper Road. 

Ashland, Nebraska water tower overlooking Ashland, NE and Iron Horse Golf Course

Navigating Ashland

Highway 6 and Highway 66 (14th Street) are the primary roads when it comes to navigating business districts. However, almost every road goes all the way through Ashland. It is designed to be a grid format. Furnas Street and Silver Street are two of the main roads that run north and south. 

Hospitals Nearby

CHI Health St. Elizabeth is located 23.2 miles away in Lincoln. This is a 32-minute drive. There is also a CHI health clinic in La Vista, NE that is 20.6 miles away. It is only a 25-minute drive.

Schools

Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools has an elementary school and a combined junior and senior high school. Greenwood is a town located south of Ashland. Ashland-Greenwood is a Class C1 school.

Parks & Recreation

There are multiple parks in Ashland, including Wiggenhorn Memorial Park, Jack Anderson Ball Park, Gold Disk Golf Course, Ashland Dog Park, and the Iron Horse Golf Club.

Interior photo of Salt Creek Mercantile store in Ashland, Nebraska
Salt Creek Mercantile
Interior photo of Salt Creek Mercantile store in Ashland, Nebraska
Interior photo of Salt Creek Mercantile store in Ashland, Nebraska
Interior photo of Salt Creek Mercantile store in Ashland, Nebraska

Entertainment

There are several restaurants off Highway 6 and Highway 66 in Ashland. Even though Ashland is a small town, there are several things to do in town. You also have easy access to not only Omaha but Lincoln through Highway 6 and Interstate 80.

Wildlife Safari with Bison in the Distance
Wildlife Safari Outside Ashland

Ashland is also home to the Wildlife Safari Park, Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, and Mahoney State Park.

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum - SAC Musuem
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Exterior Photo of Ruhlman's Steakhouse in Valley, Nebraska
Meat Market at Ruhlman's Steakhouse
Bar at Ruhlman's Steakhouse
Ruhlman's Steakhouse
Dining Room at Ruhlmans Steakhouse

Ruhlman’s Steakhouse is a top dining destination in Ashland, offering a unique and upscale dining experience. This family-owned steakhouse is known for its high-quality meats, sourced from Connealy Angus Beef in the Nebraska Sandhills. Its menu features steaks, chops, fresh pastas, and a signature 20 Layer Wood Roasted Short Rib Lasagna.

And if you love the steak, stop into the market next door where you can purchase steak from the Connealy farm.

City Services

The Mayor of Ashland is Jim Anderson. There are four city council members from two districts. 

Water and Sewer: City of Ashland Water & Wastewater
Electricity: OPPD
Gas: Black Hills Energy
Trash: Either Ashland Disposal or Papillion Sanitation