2012 · Daniel Christman Farmhouse · Wikimedia Commons
Washington’s story
Washington in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
WashingtonOH
A town of 1,622. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,622
−0.8% since 2010
Median home value
$234K
Census ACS
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
52.5
years
Jobs based here
206
A commuter town
What makes Washington stand out
The thing Washington does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Washington for work
Where Washington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
206jobs based in Washington
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Washington’s report card
Now in Washington
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →59°
Partly Sunny
H 71° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Another Round of Flooding Across Region - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee BroadcastingWHIZ · Sep 21
- Massillon Washington (OH) loses game due to cancellation by opponentOn3 · Sep 14
- Wynford vs Buckeye Central - Boys Varsity Football 09/11/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Washington. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Washington
Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Eaton (27%), Richmond (6%) and Dayton (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Washington2%
Eaton27%
Richmond6%
Dayton5%
Kettering2%
20 mi
median commute distance
206
jobs based in Washington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Washington beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better24 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Washington | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.4% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Reid Health
13.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
48th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
1.6% of Washington is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 401 of 25,166 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fort St. Clair Park | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
2 places in Washington on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Washington
Township in Ohio, US
Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,809 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,809
- Area
- 40 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,076 ft
Washington’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Washington.
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