Washington, MO Overview

From its breathtaking position upon the bluffs above the Missouri River, the welcoming community of Washington claims a distinctive and colorful German heritage.  The city's charming downtown riverfront area is defined by the many quaint shops, small bistros, cozy hotels, and one-of-a-kind art galleries that line the streets.  Many vintage neighborhoods feature elegant, carefully maintained or beautifully restored historic homes that represent architectural wonders.  Today, these residences lend character and distinction to the city's already warm and engaging atmosphere.  Washington is a city where residents take great pride in their varied industries, churches, clubs, and social groups.  Because the city is located in close proximity to Missouri's wine producers, many residents enjoy taking weekend excursions to the region's agrarian wineries where they enjoy events and festivals, bed and breakfast inns, and fine dining.  Many newcomers are drawn to Washington for its wonderful ambiance, riverfront culture, attractive housing, and recreational amenities that include beautiful golf courses.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 6%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,578.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.37
Households w/ Children 29%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 39%
Median Year in Residency 3.69

Housing Inventory

Washington, MO Housing Inventory 4,226 397 1,914 4,226 397 1,914

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Washington, MO Population Demographics

Total: 14,724

Households:6,140

Median Age: 39.81

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Washington, MO Temperature

Weather Risk

Washington, MO Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Washington, MO Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Washington, MO Highest Education Level Attained 3,082 2,378 459 525 823 1,833 1,009 3,082 2,378 459 525 823 1,833

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Washington, MO Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $54,545)

Washington, MO Income by dollar range 376 338 346 315 261 278 256 344 274 575 648 910 557 308 172 100 43 38

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$609
One Bedroom
$690
Two Bedroom
$896
Three Bedroom
$1,188
Four Bedroom
$1,385

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Washington, MO Crime

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