Washington is a small town of 1,017 in Kansas, with a median household income of $53,250
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Washington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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
Index: 83.1
Washington's overall cost of living index is 83.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Washington costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Washington, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$510
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Washington's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.5 /100k
Property Crime
314.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Washington is served primarily by Washington Co. Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Washington, KS
National Avg
School District
Washington Co. Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Washington sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Washington's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Washington roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,800 and median rent is $510/month.
Washington's violent crime rate is 203.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 314.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Washington are operated by Washington Co. Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Washington, KS has a population of 1,017, a median household income of $53,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Washington averages 37.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Washington, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66968.
The population of Washington, Kansas is 1,017 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Washington: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $84,800, median household income $53,250, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.