Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Washington’s average trip to work is 62 minutes, above both Louisiana’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 160 Louisiana towns, just 6 have a lower median rent than Washington. Its National Register listings include Arlington Plantation House and Plaisance School. Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Washington beats most towns.
Census counts: 536 in 1860, a peak of 1,528 in 1910, 742 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1938 and 4 maps from 1939 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Washington.
Most working residents leave Washington for work: only 3% work in town. 29% of residents live below the poverty line in Washington, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Washington’s median household income is $42,000.
| Washington | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 29% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Career & Technical Education CenterLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Washington home is worth about $156,000, about the same as a year ago, 27% below the Louisiana typical home. 44% of households own their home in Washington.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Washington.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Washington has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Washington is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
86% of Washington adults had a checkup this year. Washington beats the Louisiana average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 36% of Washington adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Washington | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 27% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 44% | 35% |
| What stands out | Washington | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.6% | 16.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.4% | 78.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 7.4% | 4.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Washington; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Washington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Washington is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 742 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. Washington was the largest inland port between New Orleans and St. Louis for much of the 19th century.
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Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.