Washington County, Arkansas
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
- top 15% for walkability
- bottom 5% for property crime
Washington County is a county in Arkansas with about 247,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and property tax rate. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websiteco.washington.ar.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in2.7 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$236k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$935better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 76% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax9.45%better than 6% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.78%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 60% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.2 in62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.5 inbetter than 61% of US counties
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 74% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk92.3better than 8% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality45.0better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime1593/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Property Crime2768/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Community
Population247,33191st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.5%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.3%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability7.8/20better than 85% of US counties
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 72% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.70better than 44% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $236k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $935 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1593/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2768/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 47.2 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)