Boys walking fence. Washington, Indiana, 1941
Washington Township’s story
Washington Township in pictures
The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1941 and a map from 1985 on.
Explore the history →Washington TownshipTippecanoe County, IN
The town, home to 2,517 people, lies in Indiana.
Population
2,517
2025 Census estimate · +3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$276K
Census ACS
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
47.4
years
Jobs based here
208
A commuter town
TownGrade
B+
#258 of 585 in IN
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
Washington Township’s strongest subject is schools: its public schools beat 72% of Indiana towns on state tests and graduation. Incomes is another plus: the median household earns $71K. The catch is walkability (D−). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 98% of U.S. towns. Homes run about $276K for a typical one, 4.4 times the Lafayette metro’s $62K median household income. Put together, the subjects come to a B+ overall, ranking 258th of 585 in Indiana. That leaves it better than 65% of U.S. towns. Only 93 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns score lower on history.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow · National Register of Historic Places.
WeakestD−Walkability
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Washington Township for work
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
208jobs based in Washington Township
1%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 3.4 of 20; 7.9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →SchoolsSchools do better than mostB+Open →Jobs & income208 jobs based hereB+Open →HealthHealthier than 62% of U.S. towns; Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital 6.1 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingBetter than most of the towns comparedBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 44% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trailsDOpen →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleC−Open →Civic life0.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
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
WaterModernaire Trailer Court water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% 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 hereTippecanoe County Board of Elections & Voter RegistrationTippecanoe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes47905, 4792447905 92% · 47924 8%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.
Washington Township is healthier than towns with similar incomes and sends most of its workers to Lafayette and beyond.
OutdoorsD
0% of Washington Township is conserved land
6.3 miles of trail. Washington Township’s trail network density stands at 0.2 miles per square mile, where Indiana’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4.
#199for trails in IN
0%
conserved · 0 of 17,202 acres
6.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Washington Township stands out in Indiana and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
Washington Township has 208 jobs for its 1,118 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
In Washington Township, the average commute is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Lafayette (42%), West Lafayette (15%) and Indianapolis (7%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
1%work in town
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Washington Township1%
Lafayette42%
West Lafayette15%
Indianapolis7%
Tippecanoe Township3%
10 mi
median commute distance
208
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 2% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Washington Township’s year
A winter brings about 17 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 84°.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Compared with most of Indiana and the rest of the country, fewer of Washington Township’s adults have obesity
Against the 10,548 U.S. towns with household incomes like Washington Township’s, it is healthier than 78%, so its B isn’t only a matter of income. Within Indiana it is healthier than 84% of the 589 graded towns: much of Indiana scores lower on these measures.
Just over a third of adults have high blood pressure in Washington Township. Among adults here, 24% have been diagnosed with depression, below the Indiana town median (26%) and near the median of U.S. towns (23%). Two figures for adults here: 22% get no exercise outside work, 13% report frequent physical distress.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 39% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Washington Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with obesity | 30.4% | 38.4% |
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
84th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Washington Township than across Indiana
Washington Township has grown 3.6% since 2020, to 2,517 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (17% statewide). The midpoint age for Washington Township comes to 47.4 years. Indiana has 30% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 33%.
47.4median age · IN 38.1
| Washington Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 22% | 29% |
Washington TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school31%
Some college18%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Washington Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.6% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,500, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Washington Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in Washington Township break down as 60% from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves. Compared with 56% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Ross–Ade Stadium and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Washington Township. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
5 mi State parkProphetstown State Park7 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal20 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
10 mi MuseumSamara34 mi MuseumGrissom Air MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washington Township
18pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Township
Purdue University GlobalUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette10.2 mi$10,101 in-state tuitionPurdue UniversityUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette10.4 mi$9,992 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
About Washington Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,432 and it contained 1,002 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
Washington Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Washington Township.
Tippecanoe TownshipFairfield TownshipAmericusDeer Creek TownshipWashington Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | #258 | B+ | B | — | B+ | B |
| Tippecanoe Township | #245 | B+ | C+ | — | B+ | B+ |
| Fairfield Township | #242 | B+ | B− | — | B | B− |
| Americus | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deer Creek Township | #506 | C | A− | — | C+ | D |
Washington Township, Tippecanoe Township, Fairfield Township and Deer Creek Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Americus 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 a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Washington Township grades B+ overall, better than 65% of U.S. towns and #258 of 585 in Indiana. It grades B for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D−.
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.