Washington
Ohio

What stands out

Three things set Washington County apart from the other 3,142 counties: winter sunshine is in the bottom 11% of American counties (-1.1 on the USDA scale) and unemployment is in the top 15% of American counties (4.7%). Within Ohio it ranks 58th of 88 counties for winter sunshine, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Washington County, Ohio. 59,639 people live here with you. The population shrank 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -6).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $59,053 a year, lower than 54% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $59,165. Unemployment runs 4.7%, higher than 85% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 1.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $908 a year.

Home

The median home costs $187K, cheaper than 68% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $787 a month. Property tax is 0.94% of home value, roughly $1,550 a year on that median home, higher than 56% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.1 per 1,000 residents, higher than 64% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.0 years, longer than 52% of American counties. There are 176 active physicians in the county, about 29.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 7.7% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.07 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 55% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 35 points. 67% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 54°F, highs near 65 and lows near 43, colder than 57% of American counties. About 44 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 50 out of 100, riskier than 50% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 221 Mbps down, faster than 60% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.