Washington
Harrington is a small town in Washington with a population of 446. Residents earn $38,258 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Harrington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Harrington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harrington is $38,258, 49% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Harrington is $242,600, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Harrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches, including 23.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,258 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,158 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,045 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,828 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 451 |
| County GDP | $685M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,478 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $242,600 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,034 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.0% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,478 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,269/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.6 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,144 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4802°N, 118.2553°W |
| County FIPS | 53043 |
Winner: Republican by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |