At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$46,369 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
Zillow: $408,028
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
13.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Washington residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,369. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washington is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,028. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
22.1% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$46,369
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$408,028
Housing Units83
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,165 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Washington was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.