Town guide
Washington
A township of 61 people in Smith County, Kansas
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Washington
Parks & trails →Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails9.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Washington
Health in Washington
C
Health Grade C
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Kansas
3better than KS·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Smith County Memorial HospitalSmith Center · 6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 54.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 66967 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →
Natural hazards in Washington
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →
Climate in Washington
Full climate →Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41° / 18°Winter
65° / 39°Spring
88° / 63°Summer
67° / 41°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →
Libraries near Washington
See all →Nearest: Smith Center Public LibrarySmith Center · 6.6 miles · 38 hrs a week
Where Washington is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Kansas · KS · Smith CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
Explore map →Bordering towns
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How things work in Washington
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