At a Glance
Median Income
$36,944
$18,207 per capita
Home Value
$115,300
Zillow: $162,642
Median Rent
$618/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
23.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.3 / 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 $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 $162,642. 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.
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 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population864
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,944
Per Capita$18,207
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,300
Rent$618
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$162,642
Housing Units487
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain64.8 in/yr
Elevation63 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute53 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Washington was founded in 1720.
The median home in Washington was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.