Washington County , Missouri
Population: 23,483 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,886 Home $118,400 Rent $680/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 23,483 residents, Washington County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Washington County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,886
Median Income
household
$118,400
Home Value
median
$680/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,886 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,855 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| Median Home Value | $118,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $680/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 23,483 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.3%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
22.9%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.3%
No Physical Activity
27.4%
Depression
41.4%
Insufficient Sleep
75.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.8 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
65.17
🌀 Hurricane
30.20
🔥 Wildfire
56.01
❄️ Winter Storm
43.79
🌍 Earthquake
82.86
☀️ Drought
20.96
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