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A township of 149 people in Daviess County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails13 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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Group of Young Girls Working in Peerless Box Co1910
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Group of Young Girls Working in Peerless Box Co, 1910

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About Washington

Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.
149Population

Washington Township is a township in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 149.

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bethany (9%), Kansas City (7%) and North Kansas City (5%). Half commute less than 53 miles.

Bethany
9%
Kansas City
7%
North Kansas City
5%
Cameron
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

Health in Washington

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 13.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hamilton Medical ClinicHamilton · 24.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64647, 64642, 64636 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

69
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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 87°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 20°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →

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Nearest: Jamesport BranchJamesport · 10.2 miles · 13 hrs a week

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