At a Glance
Median Income
$62,308
$31,390 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
Zillow: $217,390
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.0% smoking rate
How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washburn residents earn a median household income of $62,308 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,390. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washburn is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,390. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
16.7% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washburn has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female27% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,308
Per Capita$31,390
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,903
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$217,390
Housing Units90
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,525 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Washburn was built in 1966.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.