Washington, Missouri

About Washington

Washington, MO is a close-knit town located in eastern Missouri, home to 15,521 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Washington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,549 residents per square mile.

📰 Washington News Today

• 1 dead, 3 injured in crash involving 4 vehicles in Washington County KSDK · Oct 31
• St. Charles man killed, three others hurt in four-vehicle Missouri crash FOX 2 · Oct 31
• International trade specialists visit Washington Missourian | Washington, MO · Oct 27
• Obituary for Bradley James Glaser, Sr. Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home · Oct 25
• Villa Ridge woman dies after crash at Washington intersection KMOV · Oct 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Missouri headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Washington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,521.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Washington

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington

• Applebee's — american
• Big Boys Grilled Subs and Wings
• Bob Evans — american
• Rothschild's Family Restaurant
• St. Louis Bread Company (Panera Bread) — sandwich
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• The 514 — seafood
• Casey's — pizza
• China King — chinese
• Colton's Steak House — steak

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Iron Spike Model Train Museum · Museum
• Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex · Water park
• Caldwell Franklin County Museum · Museum
• MMTAS Art Gallery · Art gallery
• Machine Shop Gallery · Art gallery
• Washington Historical Society Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington

• Bernie E. Hillerman Park reviews ★
• Burger Park reviews ★
• Hansie Holdmeyer Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Jerry J. Jasper Lakeview Park reviews ★
• Krog Park reviews ★
• Lafayette Plaza reviews ★
• McLaughlin Field reviews ★
• Miller-Post Nature Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Optimist Park reviews ★
• Peace Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Phoenix Park reviews ★
• Railroad Heritage Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Washington

• Early Learning Center
• Four Rivers Career Center
• South Point Elementary
• Washington High School
• Washington Middle
• Washington West Elementary

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mercy Hospital Washington ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Washington

🏘️ Nearby Communities