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Washington

A township of 1,231 people in Jackson County, Indiana
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Conserved land2%457 of 22,837 acres
Trails0.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Washington

Township in Indiana, United States
1,231Population
35.9 sq miArea
564 ftElevation

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,231 and it contained 477 housing units.

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Health in Washington

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Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 61% of towns with similar incomes.

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3worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Schneck Medical CenterSeymour · 6 mi · ER
Ihc Jackson County AnnexSeymour · 6.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47274, 47220, 47229 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

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School Grade C

The public schools Washington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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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.

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Nearest: Crothersville LibraryCrotherville · 6.1 miles · 18 hrs a week
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