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Washington TownshipOH
It is a town of 755 residents in Ohio.
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Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
755
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$164K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
28.7
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
Washington Township’s mean commuting time is 38 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only one of the 994 Ohio towns we compare has a higher home-ownership rate than Washington Township. Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
755 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Oxford TownshipPerry TownshipSalem TownshipMonroe TownshipClay 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
Internet6 providers92% 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, Tuscarawas County Board of ElectionsTuscarawas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes43832, 4383743832 84% · 43837 16%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.
Natural hazards
Washington Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 92% of U.S. communities. 64% of Washington Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 9%.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Lane School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 | 16 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Most of Washington Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
For half of commuters, work is under 20 miles away. The top destinations are New Philadelphia (10%), Newcomerstown (6%) and Port Washington (6%). Washington Township’s typical household income stands at $70,000.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Washington Township0%
New Philadelphia10%
Newcomerstown6%
Port Washington6%
Dover5%
20 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Washington Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Washington Township’s year
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 20°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Washington Township stands out in Ohio and nationally, with more of its adults who have obesity
Washington Township: 15% of adults binge drink. In Washington Township, 22% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Washington Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Washington Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.9% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 21.5% | 15.4% |
Twin City Medical Center
12.6 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
17pages on Washington Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Washington Township; the nearest are
Kent State University at TuscarawasUniversity or college · Public · New Philadelphia15.2 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionBelmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · St Clairsville29.8 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Washington Township for work
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Washington Township
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Washington Township
Township in Ohio, US
Washington Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 739 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 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.