Washington County , Kentucky

Population: 12,091 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,762 Home $168,300 Rent $696/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 12,091 residents, Washington County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Washington County in the bottom 17% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$59,762
Median Income
household
$168,300
Home Value
median
$696/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,762
Per Capita Income $30,810
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Median Home Value $168,300
Median Gross Rent $696/mo
Owner Occupied 78.2%
Renter Occupied 21.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 12,091
Median Age 42.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.9%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 16.7  ·  17th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
53.34
🌀 Hurricane
25.82
🔥 Wildfire
11.48
❄️ Winter Storm
28.33
🌍 Earthquake
48.79
☀️ Drought
23.19

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