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Washington TownshipIN

A town of 766.

Population
766
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$163K
Census ACS
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
50.8
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town

Is Washington Township a good place to live?

Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

766 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Hartford City · 4 miMontpelier · 5 miHarrison Township · 6 miLicking Township · 6 miJackson Township · 7 miUpland · 7 mi
Licking TownshipHarrison TownshipMonroe TownshipJackson TownshipLicking TownshipHarrison TownshipMonroe TownshipJackson TownshipWashington Township
Map highlighting
Map highlighting, 2007
Washington Township’s story

Washington Township in pictures

The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and a map from 1962 on.

Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Washington Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerIndiana Michigan Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarion City Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBlackford County SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereBlackford County Circuit / Superior Court ClerkBlackford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes47348, 47359, 4695247348 87% · 47359 7% · 46952 6%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 Township.

Work & commute

With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Washington Township work out of town

Washington Township’s typical journey to work stands at 36 minutes. In Washington Township, the typical household income is $99,000, against $71,000 in Indiana’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. For working residents here, the share who work locally is 3.9%. The top destinations are Bluffton (10%), Montpelier (8%) and Marion (8%).

4%work in town
Washington TownshipIndiana townsU.S. towns
Average trip to work36 minutes24 minutes25 minutes
Median household income$99,000$71,000$80,000
Working residents who work in town3.9%11%8%
Below the poverty line8.6%10%9.6%

Where working residents work

In Washington Township4%
Bluffton10%
Montpelier8%
Marion8%
Licking Township6%
19 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Full pageWashington Township’s work & commute pageOpen the page
The jobs here131 jobs based here · A commuter townWhere people work4% work in Washington TownshipCommute times36 minutes · The average commuteHow far they goHalf commute less than 19 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Schools

The schools Washington Township’s kids attend

Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Blackford Jr-Sr High School, with 651 students.

SchoolLevelStudentsLetter
Blackford Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12Grades 7–12651C+
Full pageWashington Township’s schools pageOpen the page
The districtsBlackford County SchoolsVs. the neighbors4 bordering townsEvery school1 school · Blackford Jr-Sr High SchoolQuestions“Are Washington Township’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Washington Township

A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 19° and July afternoons at 84°.

32″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
Full pageWashington Township’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 84°, January lows 19°Rain & snow32″ of snow a winter · 41 inches of rain and snow a yearHeating & coolingMostly a heating billThen and now+1.1° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: low risk in Washington Township, mostly inland flooding

FEMA puts half of Washington Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 24% to tornadoes. In Washington Township, the FEMA hazard score is 38 of 100, where Indiana’s towns sit at 38 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.

38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
38Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
Full pageWashington Township’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesLow riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready0.3 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Compared with most of Indiana and the rest of the country, more of Washington Township’s adults have diabetes

44% of adults have high blood pressure in Washington Township. Against the Indiana average, Washington Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 17. Among adults here, 21% smoke cigarettes and 18% report frequent physical distress.

Washington TownshipIndiana townsU.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)17%13%12%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)21%17%14%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)18%15%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)44%39%35%
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
What stands outWashington TownshipIN
More adults treating high blood pressure80.6%77.4%
More adults with COPD12.7%8.1%
VA N. Indiana Healthcare System
13.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageWashington Township’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsMore smokersHospitals & doctors nearby13.5 miles to an ER · VA N. Indiana Healthcare SystemHow adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor healthEvery CDC estimateBetter than IN on 1 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Washington Township

17pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Schools1 schoolHealthBetter than IN on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingWork & commute$99K median household income · 131 jobs hereNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 38% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
PlacesAttractions26 nearby · Minnetrista 21 miLibraryHartford City Public LibraryCollegesTaylor University is 7.4 mi away
The story
HistoryTown Hall & politicsClimate84° summer highs · 32″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Township

Taylor UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Upland7.4 mi$40,490 tuition

About 1 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

A commuter town

96% of working residents leave Washington Township for work

Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

10% → Bluffton Bluffton 10% 8% → Montpelier Montpelier 8% 8% → Marion Marion 8% 6% → Licking Township Licking Township 6% 5% → Hartford City Hartford City 5% 5% → Indianapolis Indianapolis 5% Washington Township · 4% stay
131jobs based in Washington Township
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Washington Township

Township in Indiana, United States

Washington Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 803 (down from 873 at 2010) and it contained 364 housing units. County Commissioners named the township after George Washington in 1833, and it was part of Jay County. In 1838, Washington Township became part of the newly organized Blackford County.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
36 sq mi
Elevation
883 ft

Questions about Washington Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Washington Township, IN a good place to live?

Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.