Washington, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,199 Population 1,236/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $32,063 per capita
$85,400 Home Value $139,587 Zillow
$517 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $517/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$32,063 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
70% below
Zillow: $139,587
Median Rent
$517/mo
56% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
30%
Rent
44%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,063. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Washington is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,587. Median rent is $517/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

17.0% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,199
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$32,063
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$293M
Avg Weekly Wage$757

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$517
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$139,587
Housing Units532
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,165/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,318 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.