Washington Mo. looking south, 1908
Washington Township’s story
Washington Township in pictures
The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 2 maps from 1948 on.
Explore the history →Washington TownshipMO
A town of 92.
Population
92
2025 Census estimate · +1.1% since 2020
Median home value
$107K
Census ACS
Median age
83.1
years
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
92 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Union TownshipDallas TownshipLincoln TownshipWashington Township
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.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHarrison County Pwsd 21 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington Township’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 hereHarrisonHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes64467, 64458, 6444264467 80% · 64458 14% · 64442 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.
Climate
The climate in Washington Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 21 inches of snow, with January nights at 15° and July afternoons at 86°.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring40–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall42–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Washington Township is
Among adults in Washington Township, 17% report frequent physical distress and 33% get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Washington Township is ahead of Missouri on 1 and behind on 7. 15% of adults have diabetes locally, above both Missouri’s towns (12%) and U.S. towns (12%). The share of adults in Washington Township who smoke cigarettes: 19%.
| Washington Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Washington Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.8% |
Harrison County Community Hospital
13.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Washington Township, mostly inland flooding
FEMA puts a third of Washington Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to drought. The town’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 48 of 100. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
0.9% of the land in Washington Township is protected from building
In Washington Township, the trail network density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
0.9%conserved
| Washington Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
0.9%
conserved · 196 of 22,955 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washington Township
16pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Washington Township; the nearest are
Graceland University-LamoniUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lamoni, IA16.9 mi$20,950 tuitionNorth Central Missouri CollegeCommunity college · Public · Trenton36.9 mi$5,370 in-state tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville39.6 mi$10,611 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Washington Township
Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
Washington Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 101. Washington Township was established in March, 1856 and the name is likely derived similar to that of Washington Center.
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Questions about Washington Township
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Is Washington Township, MO a good place to live?
Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.