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 1946 on.
Explore the history →Washington TownshipMO
A town of 362.
Population
362
2025 Census estimate · −3.7% since 2020
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
37.3
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Washington Township, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 3 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Washington Township. Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
362 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Morgan TownshipFranklin TownshipMadison TownshipMedicine TownshipRavanna 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
WaterMercer County Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% 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 hereMercerMercer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes64673, 6467964673 95% · 64679 5%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 & commute
Most of Washington Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Washington Township for work: only 1% work in town. At $88,000, Washington Township’s median household income is above Missouri’s towns ($62,000) and close to U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Princeton (24%), Trenton (10%) and Morgan Township (8%).
1%work in town
| Washington Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Washington Township1%
Princeton24%
Trenton10%
Morgan Township8%
Bethany4%
17 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadow Amish School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 | 9 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Washington Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Washington Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 7 have a lower July high than Washington Township.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–64°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Washington Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Washington Township is
Washington Township beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Washington Township.
| Washington Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 30% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Washington Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.9% | 3.6% |
Wright Memorial Hospital
16.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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
North Central Missouri CollegeCommunity college · Public · Trenton16.3 mi$5,370 in-state tuitionTruman State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Kirksville53.4 mi$9,838 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
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.
14jobs based in Washington Township
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Washington Township
Township in Mercer County, Missouri, U.S.
Washington Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Washington Township was established in 1843.
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Questions about Washington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
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.