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Washington, LA
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Washington, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Washington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Washington residents earn a median household income of $36,944 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,207. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $115,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,559. Median rent is $618/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Washington reports 1,738 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 357% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,135/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.