At a Glance
Median Income
$38,700
$22,546 per capita
Violent Crime
693/100K
5,188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Washington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Washington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington residents earn a median household income of $38,700 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,546. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 693 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,188/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,700
Per Capita$22,546
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$109,820
Housing Units66
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent693/100K
Property5,188/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation435 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1824.
The median home in Washington was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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