1941 · Boys walking fence. Washington, Indiana · Library of Congress
Washington’s story
Washington in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
WashingtonIN
A town of 1,323. Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,323
−3.6% since 2010
Median home value
$156K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
47.8
years
Jobs based here
388
A commuter town
What makes Washington stand out
The 2 things Washington does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,323 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
JacksonPoseyWaterlooCenterHarrisonWashington
Washington’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 0° · L 62°
Local news
All →- Western Washington drug trafficker sentenced after federal investigationThe Daily Chronicle · Oct 2
- No. 18 USC looks to bounce back against Washington in a must-win contestAnnenberg Media · Oct 2
- Ex-congressman and Rubio ally gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbyingThe Washington Post · Oct 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
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 3% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (30%), Connersville (5%) and Cambridge City (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Washington3%
Richmond30%
Connersville5%
Cambridge City5%
Jackson4%
15 mi
median commute distance
388
jobs based in Washington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Washington beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Washington | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.3% |
Reid Health
14.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
40th
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 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring41–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
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 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
31
paid flood claims since 1993
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Washington for work
Where Washington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
388jobs based in Washington
3%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Washington on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Washington
Township in Indiana, United States
Washington Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,436 and it contained 626 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,384
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 889 ft
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