What are the schools like in Washington, AR?

School district data for Washington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington, AR is $34,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 33.3%.

What is the weather like in Washington, AR?

Washington has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

Washington, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Washington, AR?

Washington has a violent crime rate of 478.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1894.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Washington, AR a Good Place to Live?

Washington is a small town of 100 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $34,167 and a 33.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Washington stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Washington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Washington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Washington metro area.

Metric	Washington, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Washington's violent crime rate is 478.4 per 100,000 residents — 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

478.4 /100k

Property Crime

1894.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Washington, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Washington sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Washington, AR
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	55.7"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Washington, AR	National Avg
Population	100	—
Median Age	56.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	33.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	71.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	29.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oakhaven, AR 5 mi Ozan, AR 6 mi Hope, AR 9 mi Blevins, AR 9 mi Perrytown, AR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Washington

Washington, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71862

Washington vs Other Cities

Washington, AR vs Oakhaven, AR Washington, AR vs Ozan, AR Washington, AR vs Hope, AR Washington, AR vs Blevins, AR Washington, AR vs Perrytown, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington, AR affordable or expensive?

Washington has a median home value of $61,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $34,167.

What is the crime rate in Washington, AR?

Washington's violent crime rate is 478.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1894.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Washington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Washington, AR a good place to live?

Washington, AR has a population of 100, a median household income of $34,167, and an unemployment rate of 33.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Washington?

Washington averages 53.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Washington?

Washington, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71862.

What is the population of Washington?

The population of Washington, Arkansas is 100 with a median age of 56.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Washington?

Key numbers for living in Washington: median home $61,700, median household income $34,167, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.