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City of Ashland, Ohio: Miscellaneous Information
| Date of Incorporation as a City | 1916 |
| Form of Government | Mayor-Council |
| Population (2000 Census) | 20,362 |
| Area | 10.8756 Square Miles |
| Miles of Streets | 110 (estimated) |
| Number of Street Lights | 1,556 |
| Number of Traffic Signals | 38 (includes flashers) |
| Number of School Lights | 10 |
| Hospital | 1 |
| Residential Building Permits Issued |
93 |
Education
| Number of Teachers |
222 |
| Number of Students | 3393 |
Fire Protection
| Number of Stations | 1 |
| Number of Firemen & Clerical Staff |
33 |
| Number of Part-time Firemen | 0 |
| Fire Hydrants | 950 |
Police Protection
| Number of Stations | 1 |
| Number of Policemen & Clerical Staff | 36 |
| Seasonal | 0 |
Municipal Utilities
| Miles of Water Mains | 91.20* |
| Miles of Sanitary Sewers |
94.88 |
| Miles of Storm Sewers | 46.20* |
| Number of Customers: | |
| - Water | 7,747 |
| - Sewer | 7,769 |
| - Sanitation | 7,159 |
Recreation
| Number of Parks | 8 |
| Number of Swimming Pools | 2 |
| Number of Tennis Courts | 9 |
| Number of Municipal Golf Courses | 1 |
| Number of Baseball & Softball Diamonds | 12 |
| Number of Soccer Fields | 11 |
| Number of Nature Preserves | 1 |
| Number of Skate Parks | 1 |
Employees
| Full-time | 217 |
| Part-time | 23 |
Source: City Records
*estimates
