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Washington Court House, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,406 Population 1,599/sq mi density
$55,571 Median Income $30,170 per capita
$148,100 Home Value $222,630 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 3,562 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,571 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,100 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington Court House, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,571
26% below
$30,170 per capita
Home Value
$148,100
47% below
Zillow: $222,630
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
3,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Washington Court House Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Washington Court House's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
53%
Rent
67%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington Court House a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington Court House residents earn a median household income of $55,571 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,170. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washington Court House is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,630. Median rent is $783/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Washington Court House reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,562/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Washington Court House hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington Court House has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population14,406
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,599/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,571
Per Capita$30,170
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent$783
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$222,630
Housing Units6,515
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property3,562/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary389/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation963 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Washington Court House was founded in 1810.
The median home in Washington Court House was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.