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A township of 813 people in Gratiot County, Michigan
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Conserved land14%3,214 of 22,541 acres
Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Washington

Civil township in Michigan, United States
813Population
35.5 sq miArea
656 ftElevation

Washington Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 813 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Washington

Health in Washington

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Michigan Health- Sparrow ClintonSaint Johns · 11.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Integrated Care ShiawasseeOwosso · 23 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48806, 48879, 48807 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

61
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

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Washington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Ashley District LibraryAshley · 3.8 miles · 36 hrs a week
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