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Washington

A township of 1,474 people in Clark County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Washington

Township in Indiana, United States
1,706Population
35.3 sq miArea
702 ftElevation

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,702 and it contained 744 housing units.

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Living in Washington

Work & commute in Washington

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Jeffersonville (21%), New Albany (6%) and Charlestown (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Jeffersonville
21%
New Albany
6%
Charlestown
6%
Clarksville
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

Health in Washington

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

5better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Baptist Health LagrangeLa Grange · 15.1 mi · ER
Charlestown Community Medical ServicesCharlestown · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47147, 47141, 47162 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

Climate in Washington

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Washington has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →

Schools in Washington

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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 54% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictGreater Clark County SchoolsSchools2

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Washington’s library

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New Washington Library210 South Poplar Street · part of Charlestown-Clark County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books36 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024New Washington Library →
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