Boys walking fence. Washington, Indiana, 1941
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Washington TownshipIN
A town of 1,948.
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Photo: Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,948
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Median home value
$276K
Census ACS
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
48.6
years
Jobs based here
307
A commuter town
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
The best of Washington Township’s subject grades is an A− for schools; the weakest is a D for walkability. On cost of living, just 91 of Indiana’s 1,096 towns do worse. Washington Township’s age of the median resident is 48.6 years, where Indiana’s towns sit at 39.4 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 23% of the land in Washington Township is conserved, above both Indiana’s towns (1.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Morgan-Monroe State Forest, 4,436 acres with 7.7 miles of trail. On history, just 13 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns do worse. Washington Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Washington Township stand out
Where Washington Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Washington Township for work
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
307jobs based in Washington Township
3%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Washington Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Washington Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.6 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsBeat 84% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$80K median household incomeBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $276K, 4.2 years of the Bloomington metro’s $66K median household incomeB−Open →HealthIndiana University Health Bloomington Hospital 9.8 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Washington Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWashington Twp Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington Township’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereMonroe County Election CentralMonroe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes47408, 47404, 4743347408 57% · 47404 31% · 47433 10%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 & commuteJobs & income grade B
Washington Township has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Since 2013, Washington Township has lost 539 jobs, to 307 in 2023. Most people who work leave Washington Township to do it: just 3% work in town. The town’s average commute is 29 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 10 miles away.
3%work in town
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 11% | 8% |
| Work from home | 13% | 7.8% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Washington Township3%
Bloomington43%
Indianapolis9%
Richland Township5%
Spencer4%
10 mi
median commute distance
307
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 23.3% of Washington Township
12 miles of trail wind through 3 parks and preserves. Washington Township’s density of trails stands at 0.3 miles per square mile.
23.3%conserved
23.3%
conserved · 5,087 of 21,817 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Morgan-Monroe State Forest | 7.7 mi | 4,436 |
| 2. Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve | 1.9 mi | 358 |
| 3. Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge | — | 76 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Washington Township has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Nearly two thirds of Washington Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 11%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out in the town since 2008.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Washington Township than in Indiana
A bachelor’s degree or higher: 31% of adults 25 and older, vs 30% across Indiana. Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 26% of residents (17% statewide). 22% of residents are under 18 in Washington Township.
48.6median age · IN 38.1
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 22% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 23% | 22% |
Washington TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school35%
Some college22%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Washington Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.2% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.7% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Washington Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 21° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 18 inches of snow a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring42–63°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
Washington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Washington Township who have been diagnosed with depression: 28%. The town beats the Indiana average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. In Washington Township, 20% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 32% have high blood pressure.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
6 better20 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Washington Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.4% | 13% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.3% | 7.7% |
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 47 attractions →Lucas Oil Stadium and 29 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Washington Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
8 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
37 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
8 mi Stadium & arenaSimon Skjodt Assembly Hall
37 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
32 mi MuseumMiller House and GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall: Sean Benham from Chicago, CC BY 2.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Miller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washington Township
18pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Township
About 4 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Washington Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Washington Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,029 and it contained 882 housing units. The township contains a portion of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 801 ft
Washington Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Washington Township.
Bloomington TownshipBean Blossom TownshipBaker TownshipBenton TownshipWashington TownshipWashington Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — | — | B− | — | A− | B− |
| Bloomington Township | – | B+ | C | — | A− | B |
| Bean Blossom Township | #384 | B− | B+ | — | B+ | B− |
| Baker Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benton Township | #213 | B+ | B | — | A− | B |
| Washington Township | #315 | B | A | — | C+ | C |
Washington Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Washington Township, Bloomington Township, Bean Blossom Township, Benton Township and Washington Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Baker Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Washington Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Washington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washington Township, IN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.