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Washington, AR
City in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Population
93
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
0
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is 57% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Washington, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hempstead County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,877
7,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,148 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
527
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakhavenTown | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| OzanTown | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BlevinsCity | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| HopeCity | 9.5 mi | 10.7 |
| McCaskillTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PerrytownTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| McNabTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| TolletteTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| SaratogaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| EmmetCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| FultonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NashvilleCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| Mineral SpringsCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| PrescottCity | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Yarborough LandingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, AR in?
- Washington is in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Washington, AR?
- About 93 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include Oakhaven (4.8 mi), Ozan (5.5 mi), Blevins (8.9 mi), Hope (9.5 mi), McCaskill (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023