Washburn train station, 2013
Washburn’s story
158 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2013.
- 1868Washburn is settled
WashburnMO
A town of 408, settled in 1868.
Population
408
2025 Census estimate · +4.1% since 2020
Typical home
$268K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
26.9
years
Jobs based here
156
Balanced
Is Washburn a good place to live?
Only 5 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Washburn. Washburn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
408 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 Washburn: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Washburn, and how to reach them.
PowerBarry Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterSouthwest Rural Water District 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washburn’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBarryBarry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6577265772 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 Washburn.
Schools
The schools Washburn’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Southwest R-V school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 349 | C− |
| Southwest HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 236 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Washburn faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Washburn
Washburn has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 26° and about 7 inches of snow falls in a winter.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–48°
Spring46–67°
Summer65–86°
Fall47–69°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.2 jobs for every working resident, Washburn draws in 146 commuters
Most working residents leave Washburn for work: only 8% work in town. 18% of Washburn residents live below the poverty line, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Cassville (8%), Bentonville (7%) and Rogers (5%).
8%work in town
| Washburn | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.7% | 13% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Washburn8%
Cassville8%
Bentonville7%
Rogers5%
Springfield5%
25 mi
median commute distance
156
jobs based in Washburn
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Washburn
No violent or property crimes were reported in Washburn in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Washburn is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Washburn is
Washburn beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 23% of Washburn adults smoke cigarettes, where Missouri’s towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 14%. 18% of Washburn adults report frequent physical distress.
| Washburn | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better17 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Washburn | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 23% | 16% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 19.3% | 13.7% |
Mercy Hospital - Cassville
7.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Washburn home is worth about $268K
The typical Washburn home is worth about $268,000, up 4.2% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home. Washburn’s median rent is $775 a month.
$268KZillow home value
| Washburn | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $775 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Washburn$268K
Missouri$265K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
Washburn has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 572 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Washburn ballpark | — | 6 |
| 2. Washburn Track | — | 4 |
| 3. Washburn Playground | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 22 attractions →Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Washburn. Close and well known come first.
19 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
35 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
37 mi LakeTable Rock Lake
18 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
38 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
38 mi MuseumTitanic MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Silver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washburn
19pages on Washburn
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Washburn; the nearest are
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bentonville, AR19.7 mi$3,342 in-state tuitionUniversity of ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · Fayetteville, AR37.7 mi$10,104 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Washburn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Washburn
City in Barry County, Missouri, United States
Washburn is a city in Washburn Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The current town encompasses the sites of two communities formerly known as Keetsville and O'Day and is named for local pioneer Samuel C. Washburn. As of the 2020 census, Washburn had a population of 407.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,467 ft
- ZIP code
- 65772
- Area code
- 417
Questions about Washburn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washburn, MO a good place to live?
Washburn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.