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Washington TownshipOH
A town of 706.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
706
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Median home value
$177K
Census ACS
Median age
43.1
years
Jobs based here
107
A commuter town
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
26% of residents are 65 or older in Washington Township, where Ohio’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
706 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Liberty TownshipBlanchard TownshipCessna 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.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet11 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Hardin County Board of ElectionsHardin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2022
ZIP codes45835, 45836, 45810, 4332645835 59% · 45836 25% · 45810 13% · 43326 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Washington Township.
Work & commute
Washington Township has 0.4 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
In Washington Township, 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Commuting out is the norm locally: 2% of working residents work locally. For Washington Township, the average trip to work is 30 minutes. The top destinations are Kenton (13%), Ada (7%) and Lima (7%).
2%work in town
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Washington Township2%
Kenton13%
Ada7%
Lima7%
Columbus5%
22 mi
median commute distance
107
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Washington Township’s kids attend
The public schools here belong to the Hardin Northern Local school district. Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in Washington Township: 384 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Northern Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 211 | A− |
| Hardin Northern High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 173 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
The climate in Washington Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 19° and July afternoons at 84°.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Ohio overall
Nearly a quarter of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across Ohio. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Washington Township at 706 residents, down 2.1% since 2020. The median age locally is 43.1 years.
43.1median age · OH 39.7
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
Washington TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school53%
Some college11%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Washington Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 53.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.8% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Washington Township is
Among adults in Washington Township, 38% sleep under 7 hours. The town tracks Ohio closely on all 32 CDC measures. Two figures for adults locally: 39% have obesity, 35% feel lonely.
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Hardin Memorial Hospital
10.8 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
Moderate risk in Washington Township, with inland flooding at the top
Washington Township’s FEMA risk score is 47 of 100. Since 1981, one flood insurance claim has been paid locally. 58% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 10%.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Washington Township
17pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Township
Ohio Northern UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ada6.2 mi$39,800 tuitionBluffton UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bluffton12.9 mi$37,362 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Washington Township for work
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
107jobs based in Washington Township
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Washington Township
Township in Ohio, US
Washington Township is one of the fifteen townships of Hardin County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 740.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
Questions about Washington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washington Township, OH a good place to live?
Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.