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Population in 2014: 7,349 (92% urban, 8% rural). Population change since 2000: +4.3%
 
Males: 3,408  (46.4%)
Females: 3,941  (53.6%)
Median resident age:  43.4 years
Iowa median age:  38.1 years

Zip codes: 52353.

Estimated median household income in 2015: $46,327 (it was $36,067 in 2000)
Washington:

$46,327
IA:

$54,736

Estimated per capita income in 2015: $27,229 (it was $18,145 in 2000)

Washington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $106,289 (it was $78,100 in 2000)
Washington:

$106,289
IA:

$136,100

Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $153,573; Detached houses: $161,617; Townhouses or other attached units: $163,639; In 2-unit structures: $130,052; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $94,419; Mobile homes: $21,573

Median gross rent in 2015: $761.

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  • Races in Washington, IA (2010)

    Washington races chart
    • 6,25086.0%White alone
    • 77910.7%Hispanic
    • 971.3%Black alone
    • 841.2%Two or more races
    • 390.5%Asian alone
    • 110.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 40.06%American Indian alone
    • 20.03%Other race alone

Races in Washington detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Washington: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: German (29.2%), American (15.0%), Irish (6.4%), English (4.9%), Italian (2.4%), French (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/6/1864

Elevation: 762 feet

Land area: 4.85 square miles.

Population density: 1,517 people per square mile   (low).

Washington,IA real estate house value index trend

Washington, Iowa map

For population 25 years and over in Washington:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington city:

  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 50.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

329 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This city:

4.4%
Iowa:

4.7%



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Washington, Iowa as of July 20, 2017.
The ratio of number of residents in Washington to the number of sex offenders is 916 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,859 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $2,195 (1.9%)

Washington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (26.0 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (170.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (210.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ainsworth, IA (2.7 miles ), West Chester, IA (2.7 miles) , Coppock, IA (3.1 miles) , Crawfordsville, IA (3.1 miles ), Wayland, IA (3.3 miles ), Brighton, IA (3.3 miles ), Cotter, IA (3.4 miles) , Kalona, IA (3.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $114,400
  • 1998: 24 buildings, average cost: $110,200
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $120,100
  • 2000: 33 buildings, average cost: $123,100
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2002: 26 buildings, average cost: $127,300
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $119,400
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $87,600
  • 2005: 15 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $143,800
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $141,900
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $145,200
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $144,100
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $184,400
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,800
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $169,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 41.30 N, Longitude: 91.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +339 (+4.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,041 (57.6%)

Area code: 319

Washington household income distribution Washington home values distribution

Crime rates in Washington by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Murders 00100110000
per 100,000 0.00.013.90.00.013.713.70.00.00.00.0
Rapes 317541658310
per 100,000 42.614.197.168.755.013.782.168.1108.940.6135.7
Robberies 00101011331
per 100,000 0.00.013.90.013.70.013.713.640.840.613.6
Assaults 2940262537363647433425
per 100,000 412.0565.5360.8343.5508.5494.5492.9640.1585.4459.6339.2
Burglaries 273631195524282716159
per 100,000 383.6509.0430.1261.0755.9329.7383.4367.7217.8202.8122.1
Theft 8364466254607254584841
per 100,000 1,179.1904.8638.3851.8742.2824.2985.8735.4789.5648.9556.2
Auto thefts 55354873774
per 100,000 71.070.741.668.755.0109.995.840.995.394.654.3
Arson 01101000110
per 100,000 0.014.113.90.013.70.00.00.013.613.50.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 279.3) 201.4207.2247.1181.5236.8202.2269.7245.0270.9184.3215.6

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Crime rate in Washington detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 11 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.36
Iowa average:

1.70
Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

3.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -117 (-1.6%).
Most common industries in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (10%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction and extraction occupations (12%)
  • Sales and related occupations (11%)
  • Management occupations (9%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
  • Production occupations (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Community and social service occupations (6%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (17%)
  • Sales and related occupations (14%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (12%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Production occupations (8%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (5%)

Work and jobs in Washington: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Washington, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Washington-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Washington city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.5 miles away from the city center injured 47 people and caused $15 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Washington-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 282.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 264.4 miles away from Washington center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 145.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 308.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 309.5 miles away from Washington center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 282.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (12) is near the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Washington topographic map

Birthplace of: Marcus Collins (entertainer) - Actor, Sandy Greiner - Politician, Matt Fish - Basketball player, Harry W. Bolens - Politician, Keith Molesworth - Football player, Pam Roth - Politician.

Hospitals and medical centers in Washington:

  • HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY (948 EAST 11TH STREET)
  • REM IOWA-WASHINGTON (1307 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS (Government - State, 400 EAST POLK STREET)
  • ALL-AMERICAN RESTORATIVE CARE OF WASHINGTON, INC (P O BOX 946)
  • HALCYON HOUSE (1015 SOUTH IOWA AVENUE)
  • UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME (1203 EAST WASHINGTON STREET)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - WASHINGTON (414 E. POLK ST.)
  • WASHINGTON CO. PUBLIC HEALTH (110 NORTH IOWA AVENUE, SUITE 300)

Airports and heliports located in Washington:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:

  • University of Iowa (about 27 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 41 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 43 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 44 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 60 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 60 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Augustana College (about 61 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

Public high school in Washington:

Public elementary/middle schools in Washington:

Private elementary/middle school in Washington:

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Library in Washington:

  • WASHINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $320,981; Location: 120 E MAIN; 35,042 books; 2,198 audio materials; 2,196 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 103 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Washington: Washington Country Club (A), Washington (B), Washington County Fairgrounds (C), Washington County Ambulance (D), Washington County Courthouse (E), Conger House Museum (F), Milwaukee Railroad Passenger Station (G), Washington Public Library (H), Washington Fire Department (I), Washington City Police Department (J), Washington County Sheriff Office (K), Washington County Farm (L), Washington City Hall (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Washington include: Berean Fellowship (A), Reformed Presbyterian Church (B), New Oaks Church (C), Church of the Nazarene (D), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (E), Church of Christ (F), Church of God (G), United Methodist Church (H), First Christian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Elm Grove Cemetery (1), Woodlawn Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Washington include: Timothy Brown Historical Marker (1), 1840 Log Cabin Historical Marker (2), George Washington Tree Historical Marker (3), Central Park (4), Case Field (5), Hayes Timber (6), Sunset Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Hawkeye Motel (1320 West Madison Street), Super 8 Motel (119 Westview Drive).

Courts: Washington County - Washington- Clerk Of Court (Courthouse), State Of Iowa Court Administration (222 West Main Street).

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 10.7%
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.0% for Black residents, 18.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 1.9% for other race residents, 33.5% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.1%
Whole state:  64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Washington in 2010:

  • 178 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 26 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 14 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Washington in 2000:

  • 215 people in nursing homes
  • 43 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 17 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Washington, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Banks with branches in Washington (2011 data):

  • Washington State Bank: Parking Lot Branch at 303 West Washington Street, branch established on 1963/09/18; at 121 S Marion Ave, branch established on 1932/04/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $227.0 mil, Deposits: $188.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: W.S.b., Inc.
  • Federation Bank: at 102 East Main Street, branch established on 1906/11/01. Info updated 2011/11/01: Bank assets: $111.3 mil, Deposits: $89.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: C-B-g, Inc.
  • West Chester Savings Bank: at 1060 West Monroe Street, branch established on 1900/06/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $50.3 mil, Deposits: $41.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancshares, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Washington Branch at 300 South Iowa Avenue, branch established on 1933/12/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

Educational Attainment (%) in 2015

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2015

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Iowa average:

10.3

Washington travel time to work - commute Washington mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016

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Religion statistics for Washington city (based on Washington County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,17020
Evangelical Protestant4,15030
Catholic3,9564
Other1893
None9,239-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Washington County:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Washington County:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Washington County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

28.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Washington:

47.8%
State:

48.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.4%
Iowa:

44.7%

Average BMI:
Washington:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Washington:

22.7%
Iowa:

22.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Washington:

11.8%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Washington:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Washington:

33.4%
Iowa:

33.5%

General health condition:
Washington:

51.7%
Iowa:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Washington:

74.5%
Iowa:

77.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Washington, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 12$30,356$30,3560$0
Police Protection - Officers 10$54,958$65,9501$773
Police - Other 2$3,255$19,5301$554
Firefighters 4$15,680$47,0400$0
Streets and Highways 12$45,039$45,0390$0
Sewerage 3$12,341$49,3640$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,815$45,7800$0
Water Supply 3$12,133$48,5320$0
Local Libraries 4$11,276$33,8288$5,103
Totals for Government 51$188,853$44,43610$6,430

Washington government finances - Expenditure in 2006 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $327,000 ($44.50)
    Housing and Community Development: $85,000 ($11.57)
    Regular Highways: $74,000 ($10.07)
    Air Transportation: $43,000 ($5.85)
    Police Protection: $38,000 ($5.17)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($2.45)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $942,000 ($128.18)
    Water Utilities: $758,000 ($103.14)
    Sewerage: $702,000 ($95.52)
    Regular Highways: $498,000 ($67.76)
    Financial Administration: $484,000 ($65.86)
    General - Other: $435,000 ($59.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $286,000 ($38.92)
    Libraries: $284,000 ($38.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $249,000 ($33.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $227,000 ($30.89)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $118,000 ($16.06)
    Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($7.21)
    Air Transportation: $32,000 ($4.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($2.18)
    Health - Other: $16,000 ($2.18)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $109,000 ($14.83)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Police Protection: $187,000 ($25.45)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($0.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $209,000 ($28.44)
    Air Transportation: $9,000 ($1.22)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($0.68)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,023,000 ($275.28)

Washington government finances - Revenue in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,026,000 ($139.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $228,000 ($31.02)
    Parks and Recreation: $98,000 ($13.34)
    All Other: $58,000 ($7.89)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $45,000 ($6.12)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $97,000 ($13.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $120,000 ($16.33)
    Interest Earnings: $107,000 ($14.56)
    Rents: $49,000 ($6.67)
    Special Assessments: $33,000 ($4.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,003,000 ($136.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $590,000 ($80.28)
    All Other: $169,000 ($23.00)
  • Tax - Property: $2,447,000 ($332.97)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $455,000 ($61.91)
    Other License: $70,000 ($9.53)
    Public Utilities Sales: $49,000 ($6.67)

Washington government finances - Debt in 2006 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,920,000 ($397.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,095,000 ($285.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $825,000 ($112.26)

Washington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2006 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,889,000 ($393.11)

6.02% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($38,854 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.02%
Iowa average:

5.75%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Johnson County, IA  1.88% ($31,553 average AGI)
from Keokuk County, IA  0.37% ($23,656)
from Henry County, IA  0.34% ($129,724)


5.67% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,710 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.67%
Iowa average:

5.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Johnson County, IA  1.54% ($33,282 average AGI)
to Linn County, IA  0.38% ($38,938)
to Henry County, IA  0.29% ($23,640)

Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:

  • KCII (1380 AM; 1 kW; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:

  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Washington:

  • K13MN (Channel 13; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
Washington fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2014

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2014 (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Washington fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Washington)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

63 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Washington, IA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Washington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: DOAN V JIM LONG EZ (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 38JD , Serial Number: 1612, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 08/07/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy G Swift, 741 S Marion Ave, Washington, IA 52353
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4283T , Serial Number: 28-7225120, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 11/16/1971
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joseph L Marie, 925 W Monroe St, Washington, IA 52353, Other Owners: Linda L Marie
  • Aircraft: GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4518K , Serial Number: AA5B1040, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Iowa Tiger LLC, C/O Richard S Bordwell / Po Box 308, Washington, IA 52353
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 5100D , Serial Number: 502B0412, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1997
    Registrant (Corporation): Blue Sky Management LLC, Po Box 441, Washington, IA 52353
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5359F , Serial Number: 28-7790098, Year manufactured: 1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Washington Fliers Club Inc, Po Box 469, Washington, IA 52353
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6624P , Serial Number: 24-1746, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1960
    Registrant (Individual): David J Miller, 415 W 3rd St, Washington, IA 52353
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 90802 , Serial Number: 802A-0092, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Ag Air LLC, Po Box 466, Washington, IA 52353

Drinking water stations with addresses in Washington that have no violations reported:

  • CRAWFORDSVILLE WATER SUPPLY (Address: 426 E MADISON ST , Population served: 264, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 28
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Washington

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Washington, IA
Most common first names in Washington, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John9580.3 years
Mary8282.8 years
William7179.8 years
Robert7075.3 years
Charles6379.4 years
Helen5085.2 years
Ruth4884.3 years
Dorothy3979.2 years
Richard3671.6 years
George3679.9 years
Most common last names in Washington, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller4480.7 years
Davis2283.1 years
Johnson2282.7 years
Smith2278.0 years
Stewart2285.7 years
Brown2186.8 years
Jones2181.5 years
Young2078.7 years
Crone1880.4 years
Thompson1782.9 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (70%)
  • Electricity (27%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
Businesses in Washington, IA
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Nike1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Chevrolet1RadioShack1
Curves1SAS Shoes1
FedEx1Subway1
Ford1Super 81
Goodwill3Taco Bell1
H&R Block1True Value1
KFC1U-Haul1
La-Z-Boy1UPS1
Lane Furniture1Walmart1
McDonald's1YMCA1
New Balance2

Washington compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.

Washington on our top lists:

  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Health technologists and technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere (population 1,000+)"
There are 10 pilots and 8 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Kevin Chris Threlkeld (33)
  • James T. Knowles (1)
  • Eric Hahn (1)
  • Roger Milks (1)
  • Phillip Minino (1)

Total of 35 patent applications in 2008-2017.

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