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WashingtonIA
A town of 7,290. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
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Population
7,290
+1.2% since 2010
Typical home
$198K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Jobs based here
3,360
Balanced
What makes Washington stand out
The 3 things Washington does most differently from other towns.
Washington’s report card
SchoolsCBeats 31% of IA districtsOutdoors3 mi#41 for trails in IAHousing$198K17% below the IA typical homeHealthCHealthier than 27% of U.S. townsSafetyCLess crime than 27% of U.S. townsHazards25/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate85°/14°Summer high · winter low · 25″ snowCommute24 miHalf of commuters travel less
Now in Washington
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Washington is #5 of 121 in IA for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Washington’s Town Square.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Washington. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Washington’s public schools outperform 31% of Iowa districts
The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary School | PK–2 | 457 | Not graded |
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | 3–5 | 344 | C− |
| St. James School Private | PK–5 | 120 | |
| Washington Middle School | 6–8 | 347 | C− |
| Washington High School | 9–12 | 452 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IA on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Outdoors
2.6% of Washington is conserved land
3.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#41for trails in IA
2.6%
conserved · 89 of 3,452 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
#28
most walkable in IA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hayes Timber | 0.9 mi | 34 |
| 2. Washington County Fair | — | 47 |
| 3. Sunset Park | 0.2 mi | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Washington home is worth about $198K
The typical Washington home is worth about $198,000, up 4.2% in a year, 17% below the Iowa typical home.
$198KZillow home value
Typical home value
Washington$198K
Iowa$240K
Market temperature
106
days on market
95.7%
sale-to-list price
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
12
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Washington beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Washington | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.8% | 11.6% |
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
0.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
10th
percentile among IA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 27% of U.S. towns
Washington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 73% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Washington3.3
Iowa2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Washington12
Iowa12
U.S.15.5
27th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
15th
percentile among IA towns
24
violent crimes reported in 2025
87
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Washington has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–34°
Spring39–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall41–63°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Washington
About one in 3 of Washington’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Iowa City (12%), Cedar Rapids (4%) and Mount Pleasant (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
31%work in town
Where working residents work
In Washington31%
Iowa City12%
Cedar Rapids4%
Mount Pleasant3%
Des Moines2%
24 mi
median commute distance
3,360
jobs based in Washington
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Landmarks
13 places in Washington on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Washington
18 notable people were born in Washington.
About Washington
City in Iowa, United States
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 7,352 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 7,352
- Area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 52353
- Area code
- 319