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A township of 60,135 people in Hendricks County, Indiana
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About Washington

Township in Indiana, United States
57,176Population
38.7 sq miArea
833 ftElevation

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 44,764.

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Health in Washington

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

18better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Iu Health West HospitalAvon · 3.1 mi · ER
Healthnet Healthy FamiliesIndianapolis · 7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46123, 46168, 46231 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

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Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
83° / 63°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 90% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#58Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictAvon Community School CorpSchools13

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.

Washington’s library

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Avon-Washington Township Public Library498 N Avon Avenue · part of Avon-Washington Township Public Library
E-books63 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Avon-Washington Township Public Library →
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