The Town FilesWashington County, Nebraska
21,106 people. The median home is worth $297,600 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $94,396.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair | 7,790 | $221,500 | $81,452 | 37.4 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $965 | $818 |
| Median household income | $94,396 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
8,544 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,749 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 485 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 3, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4778: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).