The Town FilesWashington, Indiana
City in Daviess County · population 12,017 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,200
- Household income
- $50,331
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 37.3
Washington is a city of 12,017 people in Daviess County, Indiana. The median home is worth $152,200, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 89% of Indiana towns.
How Washington ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Washington is worth $152,200, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $50,331, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $858 | $888 |
| Median household income | $50,331 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 23.9°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 28, 1996.
Severe weather in Daviess County since 1996
Daviess County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| April 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1832: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Daviess County
Daviess County had 13,253 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Washington
6 public schools with 2,589 students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | 9-12 | 813 | — |
| Washington Intermediate | 2-4 | 495 | — |
| Washington Primary | PK-1 | 460 | — |
| Washington Junior High School | 7-8 | 401 | — |
| Washington Upper Elementary | 5-6 | 345 | — |
| Veale Elementary School | K-4 | 75 | — |
Towns near Washington
- Bicknell, IN11.3 mi · 3,029 people · home $66,300
- Loogootee, IN13.3 mi · 2,601 people · home $148,500
- Vincennes, IN18.9 mi · 16,759 people · home $111,600
- Jasper, IN21.8 mi · 16,703 people · home $235,100
- Linton, IN26.1 mi · 5,133 people · home $86,000
- Huntingburg, IN26.9 mi · 6,362 people · home $143,800
- Lawrenceville, IL28.8 mi · 4,164 people · home $71,300
Washington questions
Is Washington, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 41% of Indiana towns and quieter than 16%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $152,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,331, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)