Confederate State Capitol · National Register of Historic Places
Washington’s story
202 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1824Washington is settled
WashingtonAR
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Confederate State Capitol · Photo: The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
92
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
55.8
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Washington a good place to live?
Washington’s median age is 55.8 years, above both the Arkansas town median (36.6 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Washington. Washington’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both Arkansas’ towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Its National Register listings include Confederate State Capitol and Goodlett Gin. Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Washington stand out
Where Washington beats most towns.
Small town
92 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Washington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWashington Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHempstead County ClerkHempstead County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7186271862 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Washington.
Climate
Washington has mild winters and hot summers
Washington has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Washington is 92°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring51–74°
Summer69–91°
Fall52–75°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Fewer of Washington’s adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Arkansas or U.S. town
21% of Washington adults have been diagnosed with depression. Washington beats the Arkansas average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 50% of Washington adults have high blood pressure.
| Washington | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
6 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Washington | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 20.7% | 24.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.4% | 4% |
Southwest Regional Medical Center
10.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Washington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingIce stormsTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Washington has set aside 0.1% of its land for conservation
1.3 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 1 of 643 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Crater of Diamonds State Park and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Washington. Close and well known come first.
18 mi State parkCrater of Diamonds State Park
9 mi National Historic SitePresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site7K visitors a year
in town MuseumHistoric Washington State Park
32 mi MuseumAce of Clubs House
32 mi MuseumFour States Auto Museum
32 mi MuseumMuseum of Regional HistorySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Crater of Diamonds State Park: Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0 · President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Washington State Park: The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ace of Clubs House: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Four States Auto Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of Regional History: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washington
17pages on Washington
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Washington
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaCommunity college · Public · Hope10.3 mi$3,880 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Washington residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
Landmarks
3 places in Washington on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Washington
3 notable people were born in Washington.
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About Washington
City in Arkansas, United States
Washington is a city in Ozan Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 94. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Historic Washington State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1824
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 446 ft
- ZIP code
- 71862
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Washington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washington, AR a good place to live?
Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is Washington, AR known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Jenny Eakin Delony and Albert G. Simms.