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A township of 101 people in Harrison County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.9%196 of 22,955 acres
Trails2.5 mi0.1 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 Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
101Population

Washington Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 101. Washington Township was established in March, 1856 and the name is likely derived similar to that of Washington Center.

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Living in Washington

Health in Washington

C+

Health Grade C+

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

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·7worse

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

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Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 13.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Infinity Health - Lamoni OfficeLamoni · 17.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64467, 64458, 64442 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

48
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% 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 86°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →

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Nearest: Bethany Public LibraryBethany · 12.6 miles · 33 hrs a week

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