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A township of 414 people in Rush County, Indiana
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About Washington

Township in Indiana, United States
414Population
34.3 sq miArea
1,014 ftElevation

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.

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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.

Rushville
19%
Greensburg
7%
Center
4%
Greenfield
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

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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Rush Memorial HospitalRushville · 9.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridian Health ServicesRushville · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46173, 46127, 47352 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% 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 20°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 23°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Spiceland Town-Township Public LibrarySpiceland · 8.2 miles · 20 hrs a week
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