Washington, Kansas

About Washington

Set in the northern part of Kansas, Washington is a small town counting 1,075 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Washington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,108 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington News Today

• Kansas legend Marian Washington inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame ksnt.com · Aug 15
• Former Washington Football WR Gets Chance With Kansas City Chiefs Yahoo Sports · Aug 16
• Washington Spirit vs Kansas City Current 2023 NWSL · Aug 13
• Opinion | Why Kansas might elect its first Democratic senator in nearly 100 years The Washington Post · Aug 14
• Kansas women’s basketball icon Marian Washington reaches Hall of Fame - The Topeka Capital-Journal The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Washington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington

• Gambino's Pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Washington

• Washington County High School
• Washington Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Washington County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Washington

🏘️ Nearby Communities