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The town has 373 residents and lies in Wisconsin.
Washington’s average commute is 36 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 3 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher midpoint age than Washington. Flambeau Mission Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Washington 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 1 old photo or paper going back to 1881 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Washington.
Washington’s middle household income is $55,000. The top destinations are Ladysmith (17%), Bruce (11%) and Eau Claire (6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line locally. Half commute less than 27 miles.
| Washington | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 18% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. 57% of Washington’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 31%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The range runs from 4° on a January night to 80° on a July afternoon, with about 52 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Washington, 42% have obesity. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Washington. This Wisconsin town beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| Washington | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Washington | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails total 0.7 miles in 1 park or preserve. Washington has one park or preserve, 4 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa County Forest | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Washington; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Washington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Washington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Washington is a town in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 360 at the 2020 census.
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Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.