Washington, LA
Living in Washington
Bikeability
10
Walkability
29
Commute
45
Public Transit
13
Affordability
100
Public Safety
31
Airports
15
Hospitals
57
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1k
Population
+196 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
-16 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black54%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate44%
Some College9%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$23k
Median Household Income
+$4.5k (2010–19)
57%
Above Poverty
28 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$128k
Median Home Value
+$44k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$223
Median Monthly Rent
+$1 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196945%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Washington
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington, LA
Family Worship Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Opelousas Catholic School
5 miles, S
Apostolic Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Good Shepherd Montessori School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Washington, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
28 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
44 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
52 miles, E
Louisiana College
54 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington, LA
Opelousas General Health System
5 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
7 miles, S
Mercy Regional Medical Center
13 miles, W
Acadia St Landry
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Washington, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
29 miles, S
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
54 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
57 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
77 miles, SW