At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
276 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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,110/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,172
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$6,221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,328
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$455,116
Housing Units67
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,178/100K
Property3,110/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain62.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,695 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1849.
The median home in Washington was built in 1938.
77.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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