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Population (year 2000): 7,047. Estimated population in July 2005: 7,207 (+2.3% change)
Males: 3,240 (46.0%), Females: 3,807 (54.0%)

Zip code: 52353

Median resident age: 41.8 years
Median household income: $36,067 (year 2000)
Median house value: $79,200 (year 2000)

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Races in Washington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.5%)
  • Hispanic (4.7%)
  • Other race (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (29.5%), Irish (10.1%), English (9.3%), United States (7.9%), Dutch (3.7%), Swedish (3.1%).

Land area: 4.8 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Washington

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washington city

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 56.2%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

2.1% Foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -117 (-1.6%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (27.1 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (199.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (278.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: West Chester, IA (9.2 miles) , Ainsworth, IA (9.3 miles ), Coppock, IA (9.7 miles) , Wayland, IA (10.7 miles ), Crawfordsville, IA (11.9 miles ), Brighton, IA (12.6 miles ), Kalona, IA (13.0 miles ), Riverside, IA (14.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 16 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 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

Latitude: 41.30 N, Longitude: 91.69 W

Area code: 319

Washington, Iowa business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (24.5%), Manufacturing (16.9%), Retail trade (15.2%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +640 (+9.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,228 (63.7%)

Crime in Washington by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 1 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 14.2 0.0
Rapes 3 1 7 5
    per 100,000 42.6 14.2 99.3 71.0
Robberies 0 0 1 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 14.2 0.0
Assaults 29 40 26 25
    per 100,000 411.5 567.6 369.0 354.8
Burglaries 27 36 31 19
    per 100,000 383.1 510.9 439.9 269.6
Thefts 83 64 46 62
    per 100,000 1177.8 908.2 652.8 879.8
Auto thefts 5 5 3 5
    per 100,000 71.0 71.0 42.6 71.0
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 178.9 197.0 192.3 159.1

Average climate in Washington, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Washington-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.3 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 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.1 miles away from the city center injured 47 people and caused $15 million in damages.

Hospital/medical center in Washington:
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (400 EAST POLK STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Washington:

  • HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 24 miles; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (about 24 miles; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • JEFFERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; FAIRFIELD, IA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Washington:
  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 41 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 54 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; ID: OTM)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 54 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; ID: BRL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Washington:
  • WASHINGTON MUNI (about 3 miles; WASHINGTON, IA; ID: AWG)
  • IOWA CITY MUNI (about 26 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; ID: IOW)
  • FAIRFIELD MUNI (about 26 miles; FAIRFIELD, IA; ID: FFL)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washington:
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 27 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 79 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 79 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 84 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)

Public high schools in Washington:

  • WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 368; Location: 313 S 4TH AVE; Grades: 10 - 12)
  • ASSURE CENTER ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Students: 31; Location: 105 WESTVIEW DR; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Washington:
  • STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 498; Location: 821 N 4TH AVE; Grades: PK - 03)
  • WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 463; Location: 1111 S AVE B; Grades: 07 - 09)
  • LINCOLN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 361; Location: 606 S 4TH AVE; Grades: 04 - 06)
Private primary/middle school in Washington:
  • ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 142; Location: 616 WEST 2ND STREET; Grades: PK - 6)

Library in Washington:

  • WASHINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $227,572; Location: 120 E MAIN ST; 40,796 books; 1,038 audio materials; 2,304 video materials; 96 serial subscriptions)

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

Churches in Washington include: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A), Faith Baptist Church (B), Immanuel Lutheran Church (C), First Assembly of God Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), First Christian Church (F), New Oaks Church (G), Berean Fellowship (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Woodlawn Cemetery (1), County Farm Cemetery (2), Elm Grove Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

Washington compared to Iowa state average:

  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
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.)
  • 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.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • 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)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)

 

 

 



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