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A town of 525. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
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Population
525
residents
Median home value
$216K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
58.6
years
Jobs based here
20
A commuter town
What makes Washington stand out
The thing Washington does most differently from other towns.
Small town
525 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Clear
H 87° · L 61°
Local news
All →- Opinion | The U.S. and Britain’s ‘special relationship’ will survive thisThe Washington Post · Oct 1
- Can the Commanders get their first international win in Week 4 in London?Hogs Haven · Oct 1
- P.J. Fleck’s blood smeared face went viral. This Gophers linebacker made it possible.Star Tribune · Oct 1
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Washington. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Washington
Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rushville (19%), Greensburg (7%) and Center (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Washington0%
Rushville19%
Greensburg7%
Center4%
Greenfield4%
26 mi
median commute distance
20
jobs based in Washington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Washington beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Washington | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32% | 28.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Rush Memorial Hospital
9.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
45th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring41–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Washington for work
Where Washington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
20jobs based in Washington
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Washington
Township in Indiana, United States
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 414 and it contained 195 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 414
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
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