Washington Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,944 people in the township. It is the birthplace of the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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Living in Washington

Work & commute in Washington

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Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Wapakoneta (12%), Lima (8%) and St. Marys (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Wapakoneta

12%

Lima

St. Marys

Sidney

4%Work in townlive and work in Washington 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 485Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Washington →

Health in Washington

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Health Grade C+

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

Compared with Ohio

4better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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What stands out

11.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · better 6.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better

Care nearby

Grand Lake Health SystemSaint Marys · 5.1 mi · ER

Dr. Gene Wright Community Health CenterLima · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45871, 45895, 45885 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Washington →

Natural hazards in Washington

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

2Does Washington flood?paid flood claims since 1980 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Auglaize County MapWashington vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Washington →

Climate in Washington

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Washington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

64° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Washington get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Washington →

Schools in Washington

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School Grade A+

The public schools Washington’s kids attend outperform 98% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictNew Knoxville LocalSchools2

New Knoxville Elementary School AElementary · Grades K–8 · 299 students New Knoxville High School A-High · Grades 9–12 · 111 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.