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Washington, KS

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Population
1,063
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,330 ft
Median Home Value
$101,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$553/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,438
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Washington

Washington sits in north-central Kansas along U.S. 36, serving as the relaxed county seat for the surrounding agricultural community. Home to around a thousand residents, the town offers a classic Midwestern feel with quiet residential streets and easy highway connections to neighboring towns. It has a peaceful rhythm where neighbors naturally look out for one another and daily routines move at an easy, comfortable pace.

Washington County, Kansas courthouse from SW 1

Everyday living centers around a close-knit community with convenient local essentials. Families have access to local county schools, while the downtown area brings together small businesses, county offices, and community gatherings in a compact hub. The city park provides a great spot for outdoor recreation, featuring walking trails and the popular Munchkinland playground built by local volunteers. It is an inviting place for anyone looking for quiet living and a genuine hometown atmosphere.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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