Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 796.
17% of the land in Washington Township is conserved, where Ohio’s towns sit at 3.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Byer Covered Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2007.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington Township, 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 Township.
For half of commuters, work is under 22 miles away. 19% of Washington Township residents live below the poverty line. In Washington Township, the mean commuting time is 31 minutes, above both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Jackson (17%), Wellston (14%) and Green Township (3%).
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest park or preserve is Richland Furnace ATV Area, at 47 acres. There are 3.5 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. Washington Township’s trail network density comes in at 0.2 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richland Furnace ATV Area | — | 47 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 23°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Washington Township, 28% say their health is fair or poor. In Washington Township, 23% of adults smoke cigarettes.
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Washington Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.9% | 15.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22.8% | 15.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Paid flood insurance claims in Washington Township since 1990: 21. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 75% come from inland flooding and 9% from heat waves.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Washington Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Ohio, US
Washington Township is one of the twelve townships of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, 796 people lived in the township.
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Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.