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Life in Washington Court House
Life in Washington Court House feels like a small-town sweet spot—you get genuine affordability with a median home value around $159,800 and median rent under $800 a month, which means your money actually stretches here compared to most places. As the Fayette County seat, the town has a quiet civic backbone, and the modest population growth of 2.1% suggests it's holding steady rather than booming or declining. Weekends mean access to some genuinely interesting outdoor history—Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is just 24 miles away, and you're within striking distance of Dayton and the aviation heritage sites—though understand that Ohio's weather will test your patience with humid summers and grey winters.
Washington Court House at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
84.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Washington Court House: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Washington Court House, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (28.2%), and 3.4% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
39.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
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 25% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Washington Court House
In Washington Court House, rent runs 25% below the OH average, and home values are 26% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,367
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $233,935 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Washington Court House
Unemployment in Fayette County, which includes Washington Court House, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Washington Court House: Fayette County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fayette County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Washington Court House Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Washington Court House residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Washington Court House, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Regional airport · few flights171k passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M 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 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Washington Court House runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
145.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
955.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Washington Court House Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
25.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fayette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fayette County, which includes Washington Court House, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $376,500 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,250 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | $71,200 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Winter Weather | $13,200 |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | $6,500 |
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
Fayette County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clinton County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Washington Court House) is typically good.
Median AQI
41
Nearest EPA monitor county: Clinton County, OH (22 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Washington Court House has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Annual Snowfall
18.3"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
115
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.01" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.53" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 4.06" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.45" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.35" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.69" |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Washington Court House
Washington Court House has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Adena Fayette Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Greenfield Area Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Greenfield
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Washington Court House
Washington Court House's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Washington Court House
Washington Court House has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Washington Court House
Carnegie Public Library
127 S. North St., Washington Ch
Cities Near Washington Court House
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Washington Court House FAQ
Is Washington Court House, Ohio affordable?⌄
Washington Court House's median rent is $771/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,998/year. Median home value is $159,800.
Is Washington Court House, Ohio safe?⌄
Washington Court House's violent crime rate was 145 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 955 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Washington Court House, Ohio?⌄
Fayette County, which includes Washington Court House, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Washington Court House, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Washington Court House is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $771/month and median household income is $55,998/year. The median home value is $159,800. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Washington Court House, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Washington Court House is 25 minutes, which is about 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