Washington County, Indiana
Among the top 10% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
- top 11% for airport distance
- top 13% for cost of living
- bottom 10% for commute time
Washington County is a county in Indiana with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include airport distance, cost of living, and property crime. It rates lower on walkability and commute time.
Official websitewashingtoncounty.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.3 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US counties
Home Value$158k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$714better than 76% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 72% of US counties
Income Tax5.20%better than 41% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.15%better than 57% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.0 in62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.1 inbetter than 48% of US counties
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.9better than 58% of US counties
School Quality46.3better than 31% of US counties
Violent Crime428/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Crime303/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Community
Population28,13352nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.8%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 10% of US counties
Walkability4.8/20better than 15% of US counties
Airport Distance35 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.9%better than 27% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.13better than 48% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $714 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 428/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 303/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 78°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.0 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 31% 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 32 min.
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Data sources
- 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)