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Living in
Washington.
About
Life in Washington
Washington is a community of 12,192 people in Indiana. The median household income is $50,000, median rent runs about $854 per month, and median home values are around $152,200. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Washington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
86.0%
of households
Population Growth
+7.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Washington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Washington, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (41.7%), and 7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Washington
In Washington, rent runs 19% below the IN average, and home values are 30% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,202
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $144,349 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Washington
Unemployment in Daviess County, which includes Washington, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Washington: Daviess County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Daviess County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Washington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18 min avg
How Washington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Washington, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
Regional airport · few flights228k passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Washington runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
442.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Washington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
58.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Daviess County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Daviess County, which includes Washington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $410,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Flash Flood | $32,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | Flash Flood | $11,250 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Daviess County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Washington) is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
30
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Knox County, IN (14 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Washington has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
9.2"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
90
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.59" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.88" |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 4.02" |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 4.83" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.51" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 5.15" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.17" |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.91" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Washington
Washington has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Daviess Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Washington
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Washington
Washington has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
38 mi awayPublic Libraries in Washington
Washington Carnegie Public Library
300 West Main Street, Washington
Cities Near Washington
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Washington?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Washington FAQ
Is Washington, Indiana affordable?⌄
Washington's median rent is $858/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,331/year. Median home value is $152,200.
Is Washington, Indiana safe?⌄
Washington's violent crime rate was 206 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 443 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Washington, Indiana?⌄
Daviess County, which includes Washington, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Washington, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Washington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $858/month and median household income is $50,331/year. The median home value is $152,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Washington, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Washington is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from