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A township of 778 people in Le Sueur County, Minnesota
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Conserved land3%286 of 9,696 acres
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About Washington

Township in Minnesota, United States
778Population
15.2 sq miArea
1,060 ftElevation

Washington Township is a township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 797 at the 2000 census. Washington Township was organized in 1858, taking its name from Lake Washington.

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mankato (19%), St. Peter (17%) and North Mankato (9%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Mankato
19%
St. Peter
17%
North Mankato
9%
Le Center
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

Health in Washington

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6better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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River's Edge Hospital & ClinicSt. Peter · 9.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Open Door Health CenterMankato · 9.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56063, 56017, 56082 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% 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 cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: St. Peter Public LibrarySaint Peter · 8 miles · 49 hrs a week
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