County
Washington County, Ohio
Ohio · county seat Marietta · 58,389 residents (July 2025 estimate) · 17 ZIP codes · 33 cities, villages and townships
58,389 people (July 2025 estimate), -2.3% since the 2020 census; life expectancy 74.7 years; median household income $65,321 (2024). The county in numbers
Local events in Washington County
59 events in the next 90 days from 10 public calendars. All local events in Washington County
Checked October 20; the events page is refreshed daily.
Washington County in numbers
The public records that are kept county by county, in 28 blocks. Every figure names its source; a tile's small line gives the comparison or the date.
Population
How many people live here, how the count has moved since 2020 and since 1900, and how the USDA classes the county.
- residents, July 2025 estimate
- 58,389
- Census Bureau vintage 2025
- since the April 2020 census
- -2.3%
- from 59,773 in the Census Bureau's April 2020 estimates base
- births since July 2020
- 2,823
- deaths since July 2020
- 4,295
- net migration since July 2020
- +200
- people who moved in, minus people who moved out
- net domestic migration, 2025
- +30
- moved in from elsewhere in the U.S., minus moved out
- net international migration, 2025
- +12
Washington County peaked at 64,266 people in 1980.
It is 1.2 times its 1900 size.
USDA rural-urban continuum code 4 of 9 (1 is the most metropolitan): nonmetro - urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area.
USDA ERS county typology (2015 codes): a nonmetro county with a nonspecialized economy, with none of the ERS distress flags.
| Year | People | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,427 | first census that counted the county |
| 1850 | 29,540 | decennial census |
| 1900 | 48,245 | decennial census |
| 1950 | 44,407 | decennial census |
| 1970 | 57,160 | decennial census |
| 1990 | 62,254 | decennial census |
| 2000 | 63,242 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2010 | 61,778 | decennial census |
| 2020 | 59,773 | Census Bureau estimates base, April 1 |
| 2025 | 58,389 | July estimate |
Source: Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (vintage 2025, join_popest.py); decennial counts 1900-1990 from 'Population of States and Counties of the United States 1790-1990', 2000/2010 from intercensal files; USDA ERS Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023; USDA ERS county typology codes, 2015 edition · Census population estimates · USDA ERS county codes · USDA ERS county typology · About this topic
Moving in and out
People on tax returns that changed county between the returns filed in 2022 and 2023, counted by the IRS.
- people moved in, 2022 to 2023
- 1,934
- on tax returns filed from a new county
- people moved out
- 1,981
- net people
- -47
- moved in, minus moved out
- people stayed put
- 46,946
- income that moved in
- $56 million
- adjusted gross income on the arrivals' 2023 returns
- income that moved out
- $63 million
- adjusted gross income on the leavers' 2023 returns
| From | People |
|---|---|
| Wood, WV | 557 |
| Morgan, OH | 103 |
| Athens, OH | 97 |
| To | People |
|---|---|
| Wood, WV | 524 |
| Franklin, OH | 119 |
| Athens, OH | 80 |
Source: IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration flows, 2022-2023 · IRS migration data · About this topic
Income and poverty
The Census Bureau's 2024 small-area estimates for the county.
- of residents below the poverty line, 2024
- 13.8%
- of children below the poverty line, 2024
- 18.9%
- median household income, 2024
- $65,321
Source: Census SAIPE 2024 county estimates · Census SAIPE · About this topic
Jobs and wages
Unemployment in the latest month and what employers in the county pay, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- unemployment rate, July 2026
- 3.6%
- 4.8% a year earlier
- people in the labor force, July 2026
- 27,250
- looking for work
- 981
- average weekly wage, first quarter of 2026
- $1,232
- +4.4% on the year
- jobs covered by unemployment insurance
- 24,923
- -0.7% on the year
- establishments
- 1,591
| Sector | Jobs | Average weekly wage |
|---|---|---|
| health care and social assistance | 5,777 | $1,496 |
| manufacturing | 3,395 | $1,612 |
| retail | 2,444 | $651 |
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics; BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2026 Q1 · BLS local unemployment · BLS QCEW · About this topic
The county economy
What the county produces and earns, from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- real GDP, 2024 (2017 dollars)
- $3.7 billion
- +4.7% since 2019
- GDP in 2024 dollars
- $4.8 billion
- current dollars, before adjusting for inflation
- personal income per person, 2024
- $57,485
- 38th of Ohio's 88 counties
- change in income per person since 2019
- +30.2%
- before inflation
Source: BEA regional accounts: county GDP (CAGDP1), per capita personal income (CAINC1), 2024 · BEA county GDP · About this topic
Businesses opening and closing
How many workplaces with employees opened and closed each year since 1978, how many people applied to start a business, and how many businesses run with no employees at all.
- workplaces opened in 2023
- 79
- 81 closed
- net workplaces, 2019 to 2023
- +12
- openings minus closings
- applications to start a business, 2025
- 514
- +70% since 2019
- businesses with no employees, 2023
- 3,849
- +3% since 2012
A workplace here is one location with paid employees: a chain with five stores is five. An application to start a business is a request for a federal employer number, not an opening, and most applicants never hire anyone.
| Years | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 to 1989 | 149 | 130 | +20 |
| the 1990s | 129 | 126 | +2 |
| the 2000s | 119 | 121 | -2 |
| the 2010s | 84 | 93 | -9 |
| 2020 to 2023 | 88 | 86 | +2 |
| Year | Opened | Closed | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82 | 79 | +3 |
| 2020 | 78 | 84 | -6 |
| 2021 | 94 | 110 | -16 |
| 2022 | 103 | 70 | +33 |
| 2023 | 79 | 81 | -2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Business Dynamics Statistics 1978-2023; Business Formation Statistics, county business applications 2005-2025; Nonemployer Statistics 2012-2023 · Census Business Dynamics Statistics · Census Business Formation Statistics, counties · Census Nonemployer Statistics · About this topic
Federal money
What the federal government obligated to the county in fiscal 2025, by county of performance; Social Security, Medicare and most benefits are not counted.
- in federal contracts performed in the county, fiscal 2025
- $13 million
- $217 a resident
- in federal grants, fiscal 2025
- $77 million
- $1,283 a resident
- in federal loans and loan guarantees
- $1 million
- in direct federal payments to people and organizations
- $430 million
Source: USAspending federal awards by county of performance, fiscal 2025 · USAspending · About this topic
Health rankings
County Health Rankings 2025 measures for the county, with the Ohio figure alongside.
- life expectancy at birth
- 74.7 years
- Ohio 75.2
- years of life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death)
- 10,492.1
- Ohio 9,740
- population health group among U.S. counties
- 5 of 10
- 1 is healthiest
- community conditions group among U.S. counties
- 4 of 10
- 1 is best
- of children in poverty
- 16.1%
- Ohio 17.5%
- uninsured
- 7.5%
- Ohio 7.1%
No community water system in the county had a health-based drinking water violation in the rankings' reporting year.
| Measure | Washington County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (years) | 74.7 | 75.2 |
| Years of potential life lost before 75, per 100,000 (premature death) | 10,492.1 | 9,740 |
| Adults in fair or poor health | 20.8% | 17.9% |
| Uninsured | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Children in poverty | 16.1% | 17.5% |
| Median household income | $59,646 | $67,873 |
| Income inequality (80th to 20th percentile household income ratio) | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Households with severe housing problems | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| People per primary care physician | 1,382 | 1,328 |
| People per mental health provider | 324 | 286 |
| People per dentist | 1,636 | 1,535 |
| Preventable hospital stays per 100,000 Medicare enrollees | 2,641 | 3,033 |
| Medicare enrollees with a flu vaccination | 50% | 51% |
| Injury deaths per 100,000 | 92.3 | 100.7 |
| Suicides per 100,000 | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Child deaths per 100,000 (under 18) | 45.6 | 59.2 |
| Infant deaths per 1,000 live births | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Teen births per 1,000 females 15 to 19 | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| Average daily fine-particle pollution (PM2.5, µg/m³) | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Any drinking water violation in the county | No | |
| Population used by the rankings | 58,577 | |
| Population health group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is healthiest) | 5 | |
| Community conditions group (1 to 10 among U.S. counties; 1 is best) | 4 |
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025 (University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute) · County Health Rankings · About this topic
Cancer
New cancers and cancer deaths per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, from the National Cancer Institute's State Cancer Profiles.
- new cancers a year per 100,000 people, age-adjusted, 2018 to 2022
- 556.6
- 95% confidence interval 533.9 to 580.1 · Ohio 472.9 · U.S. 448.6
- cases a year
- 503
- incidence trend
- rising
- 1.6% a year
- cancer deaths a year per 100,000, age-adjusted, 2019 to 2023
- 177.3
- Ohio 160.3 · U.S. 145.4
- cancer deaths a year
- 165
- death-rate trend
- falling
- -0.9% a year
| Site | Per 100,000 | Ohio | Cases a year | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung | 79.8 | 63.6 | 78 | stable |
| Colorectal | 42.7 | 38.4 | 38 | falling |
| Female breast | 129.5 | 133.0 | 58 | stable |
| Prostate | 178.9 | 120.8 | 86 | rising |
| Leukemia | 20.7 | 13.0 | 17 | stable |
| Bladder | 28.5 | 21.8 | 27 | stable |
Source: NCI State Cancer Profiles, county incidence 2018-2022 and mortality 2019-2023 · NCI cancer profiles · About this topic
Drug overdoses
Provisional overdose death counts by county from the CDC, 12 months at a time.
- overdose deaths in the 12 months ending July 2024
- 10
- CDC provisional count
- deaths per 100,000 residents
- 17.1
- Ohio 20.8 in the 12 months ending December 2025
- deaths a year earlier
- 16
- highest 12-month total since 2020
- 28
- 12 months ending January 2023
The county count has been suppressed (1 to 9 deaths) in every month after July 2024.
Source: CDC NCHS provisional county drug overdose deaths, 12-month-ending counts; CDC VSRR for the Ohio row · CDC overdose data · About this topic
Medicare
Who in the county is on Medicare and how they are covered, from CMS enrollment counts.
- people on Medicare, 2025
- 16,335
- 28% of residents
- aged 65 or over
- 14,138
- younger people with disabilities
- 2,197
- chose a Medicare Advantage plan
- 44.4%
- also on Medicaid
- 16.4%
- with Part D drug coverage
- 81.5%
- enrollment since 2020
- +6.5%
- 15,332 enrollees then
Source: CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment by county, 2025 · CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment · About this topic
Severe weather
Hail, wind, flooding and tornado reports logged for the county in NOAA's Storm Events database.
- severe weather reports, 2016 to 2026
- 275
- NOAA Storm Events log
- death
- 1
- in reported damage
- $524,700
- largest hail
- 3.50 in
- February 27, 2023
- strongest measured gust
- 73 mph
- April 19, 2025
The costliest event was damaging thunderstorm wind on April 5, 2017, $40,000 in damage. A National Weather Service storm survey team found damage consistent with a microburst. Many trees were damaged, snapped or uprooted along the 2.5 mile path. Th…
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| river and street flooding | 160 |
| damaging thunderstorm wind | 65 |
| hail | 36 |
| flash floods | 11 |
| Kind | Reports |
|---|---|
| winter weather | 20 |
| heavy snow | 11 |
| strong wind | 11 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events database, 2016-2026 · NOAA storm events · About this topic
Weather warnings
Every warning, watch and advisory the National Weather Service has issued for the county since 2015.
- tornado warnings since 2015
- 13
- severe thunderstorm warnings
- 231
- flash flood warnings
- 95
- winter storm or blizzard warnings
- 19
- warnings, watches and advisories in all
- 1,148
| Product | Count |
|---|---|
| Tornado Warning | 13 |
| Tornado Watch | 18 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 231 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 95 |
| Flood Warning | 51 |
| Areal Flood Warning | 192 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 19 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 61 |
| Excessive Heat Warning | 5 |
| Heat Advisory | 28 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 |
| Wind Chill Warning | 2 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 4 |
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: National Weather Service warnings/watches/advisories, Iowa Environmental Mesonet VTEC archive, since 2015 · IEM warning archive · About this topic
Drought
How often the U.S. Drought Monitor has put the county in drought since 2000.
- weeks in moderate drought or worse since 2020
- 30
- of them severe or worse
- 16
- most recently 16 weeks in 2024
- weeks at least abnormally dry since 2020
- 71
- of all weeks since 2000 in drought
- 4%
The worst reading since 2000 was extreme drought in November 2024.
As of September 1, 2026: no drought.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor weekly county statistics, 2000-2026 · U.S. Drought Monitor · About this topic
The long-run climate
Average temperature and precipitation over the whole county since 1895, from NOAA's county climate series; only complete years count.
- average year, 1996 to 2025
- 53.7 °F
- 52.0 °F in 1901 to 1930 · 51.9 °F in 1951 to 1980
- change since 1901 to 1930
- +1.7 °F
- warmest year since 1895
- 2024
- 56.7 °F
- precipitation in the average year, 1996 to 2025
- 44.2 in
- 41.5 in 1901 to 1930 (+6.6%)
- wettest year since 1895
- 2018
- 62.7 inches
- average temperature, 2025
- 54.1 °F
- 44.3 inches of precipitation
Source: NOAA nClimDiv county monthly temperature and precipitation, 1895-2026 (climdiv-tmpccy / climdiv-pcpncy) · NOAA climate at a glance · About this topic
Hazard mitigation
FEMA-funded projects in the county that reduce future flood, storm and other losses: buyouts, plans, studies and equipment.
- hazard mitigation projects since 2003
- 11
- FEMA grants, program years 2003 to 2019
- total project worth
- $766,701
- $322,618 federal
- properties covered
- 26
Largest: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE for Statewide, $170,217 (fiscal 2019).
| Project type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 |
| Advanced Assistance | 2 |
| Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 |
Source: OpenFEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects, v4 API · OpenFEMA · About this topic
Air quality this year
The EPA's daily county air quality index for 2026 so far: how many days were good, moderate or worse, and the year's peak.
- good air days in 2026 so far
- 53
- of 60 days indexed through April 30, 2026
- moderate days
- 7
- days unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse
- 0
- peak air quality index
- 71
- Ozone, April 30, 2026
Source: EPA daily county AQI file for 2026 (January to the file's latest date) · EPA air data files · About this topic
Clean air standards
Which federal air standards the county fails or once failed, from the EPA's Green Book.
Washington County is a maintenance area for the fine particulate (1997) standard (Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH area, redesignated 2013), the sulfur dioxide (2010) standard (Muskingum River, OH area, part of the county, redesignated 2026), meaning it once failed that standard and must keep a plan to stay clean.
| Standard | Area | Classification | Status | Redesignated | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fine particulate (1997) | Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH | Former Subpart 1 | maintenance | 2013 | whole county |
| sulfur dioxide (2010) | Muskingum River, OH | maintenance | 2026 | part of the county |
Source: EPA Green Book county nonattainment/maintenance status (nayro.xls, September 2026) · EPA Green Book · About this topic
Air toxics
The EPA's modeled lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics across the county.
- lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics
- 30 in a million
- EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Mostly formaldehyde (18.8 in a million) and carbon tetrachloride (2.9 in a million).
Source: EPA AirToxScreen 2020 · EPA AirToxScreen · About this topic
Water use
The 2015 figures are the U.S. Geological Survey's last county estimate, made a different way; the two are not a trend.
- million gallons of fresh water withdrawn a day, 2015 (USGS estimate)
- 146.9
- people served by public water systems, 2015
- 60,500
- 92 gallons a person a day used at home
- people supplying their own water at home, 2015
- 600
| Use | Million gallons a day |
|---|---|
| All uses | 146.9 |
| Public water systems | 7.6 |
| Power plants (thermoelectric) | 135.5 |
| Industry (own supply) | 0.5 |
| Irrigation | 0.0 |
| Mining | 3.1 |
| Livestock | 0.2 |
| Fish farms (aquaculture) | 0.0 |
Source: USGS 2015 county water-use census (Dieter and others 2018) · ODNR Water Withdrawal Atlas (archived copy) · USGS county water use 2015 · About this topic
Fluoridated water
The share of county residents on community water whose water is fluoridated, from the Ohio Department of Health.
- of residents on community water receive fluoridated water
- 85.6%
Source: Ohio Department of Health county fluoridation profiles (DataOhio) · ODH fluoridation report (DataOhio) · EPA SDWIS search · About this topic
Firefighting foam (PFAS)
PFAS-based aqueous film-forming foam registered in the county with Ohio EPA, which is collecting it for disposal so it is never sprayed again.
- fire departments or other holders registered
- 2
- of PFAS-based AFFF foam registered with Ohio EPA
- 580 gal
- in sealed containers
- 515 gal
- in opened containers
- 65 gal
Source: Ohio EPA AFFF firefighting-foam inventory · Ohio EPA PFAS · About this topic
Road salt grants
H2Ohio pays for brine makers, calibrated spreaders and covered salt barns so less chloride reaches streams and wells.
- H2Ohio chloride-reduction grant awarded in the county
- 1
Source: Ohio EPA H2Ohio chloride reduction grants · Ohio EPA chloride reduction grants · About this topic
Farms
The county's farms in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. A dash means NASS published no figure: withheld to protect individual farms, or none reported.
- farms, 2022
- 1,088
- 135 acres to a farm on average
- acres in farms
- 147,070
- 59,402 acres of cropland
- of the county's land is cropland
- 14.5%
- farm products sold, 2022
- $57 million
- 44% from livestock, poultry and their products
| Crop or animal | Acres or head |
|---|---|
| Corn for grain (acres harvested) | 11,992 |
| Soybeans (acres harvested) | 11,166 |
| Irrigated land (acres) | 607 |
| Cattle and calves | 21,775 |
| Hogs and pigs | 1,616 |
| Egg-laying chickens | 4,314 |
| Broilers and other meat chickens | 10,430 |
| Turkeys | 438 |
Source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture county totals (Quick Stats bulk file) · USDA Census of Agriculture · NASS 2022 county profile · About this topic
Farm pesticides
Pesticides applied on the county's farms in 2018 as estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey, in kilograms of active ingredient.
- of pesticide active ingredient used on farms, 2018
- 20,792 kg
- USGS estimate (preliminary, high estimate)
- per square mile of land
- 32.4 kg
- 72nd of Ohio's 88 counties, most per square mile first
- atrazine
- 2,640 kg
- glyphosate
- 4,478 kg
- compounds with an estimate
- 100
| Compound | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| glyphosate | 4,478 |
| atrazine | 2,640 |
| acetochlor | 2,253 |
| metolachlor | 1,978 |
| 2,4-D | 1,219 |
Source: USGS preliminary county agricultural pesticide-use estimates, 2018 (high estimate) · USGS county pesticide-use estimates, 2018 · About this topic
Rail accidents
Accidents railroads reported to the Federal Railroad Administration in the county since 2010. Yard mishaps at walking speed dominate; main-line derailments are the rare, dangerous ones.
- rail equipment accidents since 2010
- 3
- FRA Form 54
- derailments
- 2
Source: FRA Form 54 rail equipment accident reports, county fallback for railAccidentLine() · FRA rail equipment accidents (Form 54) · About this topic
House records
Where the house-by-house records on this county's ZIP pages come from, and how current they are.
- parcel records placed on the map
- 29,096
- snapshot of September 14, 2026
Washington County Auditor CAMA extract (ARC 3rd Party Extract layout) with Washington County Engineer parcel polygons and address points.
Office: Washington County Auditor, Marietta OH (Auditor Matthew Livengood; CAMA vendor Pivot Point, Appraisal Research Corporation); parcel polygons and address points by the Washington County Engineer.
These are full appraisal records: every house's year built, value and sales history opens from its ZIP page.
Values note: 2025 triennial-update values (certified 2025-12-22, payable 2026), rolled forward to 2026 where changed.
Source: Washington County Auditor CAMA extract (ARC 3rd Party Extract layout) with Washington County Engineer parcel polygons and address points, snapshot 2026-09-14 · Washington County Auditor · About this topic
What stands out
Where this county sits among Ohio's 88 on the measures the atlas tracks, and the sentences the inference engine built from them. Rankings and associations only: nothing here says one measure causes another, and a county-level pattern is not a fact about anyone who lives here.
- measures flagged for this county
- 6
- 4 in the worst tenth of the 88
- of the 85 counties with anything flagged
- 53rd worst
- economy, environment, health
- losing ground on Ohio
- 2
- the gap to the state is widening
- peer group the engine compares it against
- small metro and micropolitan
- Appalachian county
"Losing ground on Ohio" compares trends, not levels: a county can be losing ground while its own number improves, if the rest of the state improved faster over the same years.
Washington County's population peaked at 64,266 in 1980; it was 58,332 in 2024, 9% below that peak. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Across Ohio, share of adults with COPD and votes cast for Governor per 10,000 residents move in opposite directions. Washington County is an exception: its votes cast for Governor per 10,000 residents is 3,845.1 (2022), far higher than the statewide pattern predicts from its share of adults with COPD of 7.8% (2025). Sources: CDC; OpenElections.
Washington County's average weekly wage in health care and social assistance is $1,410 (2024), well above what Ohio counties of similar size, ruralness, region and income report; it ranks 2nd of 88. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Washington County has the 2nd-highest average weekly wage in health care and social assistance of Ohio's 88 counties: $1,410 (2024). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Washington County's population, White per 10,000 residents in 2022, 9,817.1, sits far above its own previous five years. Source: Ohio Department of Health.
Washington County's share of GDP from information rose from 0.3% in 2015 to 0.5% in 2024, a change of +81%, the 6th steepest rise among the 85 Ohio counties with the data. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington County's share of adults lacking social and emotional support is 19.1% (2025), well below what Ohio counties of similar size, ruralness, region and income report; it ranks 85th of 88. Source: CDC.
Washington County's TRI on-site releases per 10,000 residents is 451,089 pounds (2024), the 6th-highest of 86 Ohio counties; the state median is 7,792 pounds. Source: U.S. EPA.
| Measure | Latest | Ohio median | Rank, worst first | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI on-site releases per 10,000 residents | 451,089.2 pounds per 10,000 residents (2024) | 7,792.1 | 6th of 86 | 451,089.2 from 723,344.3 since 2015 |
| Share of women 65 and over up to date on preventive care | 31.4% (2023) | 35.5% | 7th of 88 | |
| Unemployment rate (ACS) | 4.8% (2024) | 4.3% | 31st of 88 | 4.8% from 6.8% since 2015 · losing ground on Ohio |
| Share of adults with a cancer diagnosis (non-skin, crude) | 10.4% (2025) | 9.6% | 5th of 88 | |
| Share of adults with obesity | 43.9% (2025) | 39.3% | 6th of 88 | |
| Overall social vulnerability percentile | 50.5% (2022) | 50.3% | 44th of 88 | 50.5% from 44.1% since 2010 · losing ground on Ohio |
Source: Cracked Buckeye inference engine (scripts/inference) over the county-year panel, run 2026-09-21 · What moves with what across Ohio
Places
The 33 cities, villages and townships whose residents live mostly in Washington County, with the population of each.
Cities 2
Villages 5
Townships 26
- Muskingum Township4,413
- Marietta Township4,277
- Belpre Township3,989
- Warren Township3,953
- Dunham Township2,582
- Barlow Township2,560
- Waterford Township2,314
- Newport Township1,901
- Watertown Township1,548
- Decatur Township1,342
- Fairfield Township1,133
- Salem Township983
- Wesley Township952
- Adams Township948
- Fearing Township883
- Lawrence Township824
- Grandview Township706
- Center Township677
- Palmer Township547
- Liberty Township438
- Independence Township315
- Elk Township303
- Benton Township298
- Ludlow Township289
- Bethel Township271
- Aurelius Township206
ZIP codes
The 17 ZIP codes whose residents live mostly in Washington County, largest first. Each links to its own page; the water system column links to the utility serving most of its residents.
| ZIP | Name | Residents | Water system | Radon | Home value | School district | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45750 | Marietta | 26,327 | Marietta City 53% Groundwater (wells) |
3.5 pCi/L average radon | Median home $185,900 | Marietta City 3 stars overall | 13% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45714 | Belpre | 10,149 | Belpre City 69% Groundwater (wells) |
3.4 pCi/L average radon | Median home $166,200 | Belpre City 3.5 stars overall | 12% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45784 | Barlow Township and Vincent | 3,313 | Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. 77% Groundwater (wells) |
3.3 pCi/L average radon | Median home $229,800 | Warren Local 4 stars overall | 0.3% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45786 | Waterford Township and Waterford | 3,160 | Waterford Water/sewer Association 12% Mostly private wells |
3.4 pCi/L average radon | Median home $218,500 | Wolf Creek Local 3 stars overall | 5.3% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45742 | Belpre Township and Little Hocking | 3,018 | Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. 92% Groundwater (wells) |
3.2 pCi/L average radon | Median home $184,800 | Warren Local 4 stars overall | 1.1% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45744 | Adams Township and Lowell | 2,656 | Lowell Village 25% Mostly private wells |
3.6 pCi/L average radon | Median home $201,500 | Fort Frye Local 5 stars overall | 16% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45715 | Beverly | 2,412 | Beverly Village 53% Groundwater (wells) |
6.3 pCi/L average radon | Median home $176,000 | Fort Frye Local 5 stars overall | 1.6% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45767 | Grandview Township and New Matamoras | 2,314 | Matamoras Village 33% Mostly private wells |
4.8 pCi/L average radon | Median home $122,000 | Frontier Local 3 stars overall | 9.7% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45724 | Wesley Township and Cutler | 1,785 | Little Hocking Water Association, Inc. 58% Groundwater (wells) |
Too few radon tests | Median home $149,200 | Warren Local 4 stars overall | 0.9% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45768 | Newport Township and Newport | 1,599 | Newport Water/sewer District 50% Mostly private wells |
Too few radon tests | Median home $204,400 | Frontier Local 3 stars overall | 3.6% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45729 | Barlow Township and Fleming | 1,460 | Warren Comm W and S Assn 2 9% Mostly private wells |
5.2 pCi/L average radon | Median home $249,100 | Warren Local 4 stars overall | 2.5% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45745 | Salem Township and Lower Salem | 1,104 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $105,700 | Fort Frye Local 5 stars overall | 7.9% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45788 | Fearing Township and Whipple | 961 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $194,900 | Fort Frye Local 5 stars overall | 3.5% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45746 | Aurelius Township and Macksburg | 348 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $109,700 | Caldwell Exempted Village 3 stars overall | 10% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45773 | Lawrence Township and Reno | 305 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Median home $205,800 | Frontier Local 3 stars overall | 8.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45789 | Liberty Township and Wingett Run | 188 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | Home value not published | Frontier Local 3 stars overall | 3.2% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 45721 | Waterford Township and Coal Run | 41 | no mapped system | Too few radon tests | No Census data | Fort Frye Local 5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Source: residents: 2020 Census (POP100, ZCTA) · water systems: EPA SDWIS + service-area-boundary join · radon: Ohio Department of Health radon test results by ZIP since 2010 · home value: Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year by ZCTA (housing/commute tables) · school districts: Ohio school district boundaries (OGRIP via ODOT) · flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
On the map
Open the map fitted to Washington County. Every ZIP code in the table above links to its page, and each page opens the map at that ZIP.
Historic places: 30 National Register listings in Washington County. See every one on the map, each with its record and its National Park Service file.
Rankings within the county
The county's ZIP codes ranked by what the map measures; each heading links to the topic's page.
Local government
Who holds office in Washington County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Turnout
| Election | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 special | 43,327 | 6,969 | 16.1% |
| 2023-11-07 general | 41,927 | 19,968 | 47.6% |
| 2023-05-02 primary | 41,752 | 4,385 | 10.5% |
| 2021-05-04 primary | 24,766 | 3,315 | 13.4% |
| 2020-11-03 general | 42,773 | 32,343 | 75.6% |
| 2019-11-05 general | 40,489 | 12,693 | 31.3% |
| 2018-05-08 primary | 43,042 | 10,776 | 25.0% |
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Greg Nohe | (740) 373-6623 Ext. 2012 · gnohe@wcgov.org 223 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| County Commissioner | Eddie Place | (740) 373-6623 Ext. 2012 · eplace@wcgov.org 223 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| County Commissioner | Charlie Schilling | (740) 373-6623 Ext. 2013 · cschilling@wcgov.org 223 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| County Auditor | Matthew Livengood | 740-373-6623 ext 2101 · mlivengood@wcgov.org 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| County Treasurer | Tammy Bates | (740) 373-6623 Option 3 then 2 · tbates@wcgov.org 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Prosecuting Attorney | Joe Derkin | (740) 373-7624 · jderkin@wcgov.org 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Sheriff | Mark A. Warden | (740) 376-7070 309 Fourth Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Clerk of Courts | Alicia Cannon | acannon@wcgov.org 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Recorder | Teresa Judson | (740) 373-6623 Ext. 2223 or 2225 · recorder@wcgov.org 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Engineer | Roger E. Wright | (740) 376-7430 · wce@wcgov.org 103 Westview Avenue, Marietta, OH 45750 · website |
Roster as of 2026-09-18: county board of elections.
Money issues on the ballot since 2020: 5 of 5 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Washington County - Children Services - .5 Mill / 5 years (0.5 mills) | 3,726 | 3,115 | Passed (54.47% for) |
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Washington County - County Home - 2 Mills / 5 years (2.0 mills) | 4,106 | 2,719 | Passed (60.16% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Washington County - Tax Renewal - Children Services .55 mill / 5 years (0.55 mills, renewal) | 12,369 | 7,152 | Passed (63.36% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Local Liquor Option For Particular Location (By Petition) (Sunday Sales) Barlow | 375 | 248 | Passed (60.19% for) |
| 2023-11-07 | Issue: Local Liquor Option For Particular Location (By Petition) (Sunday Sales) Rockland West A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. | 226 | 158 | Passed (58.85% for) |
| 2023-05-02 | Issue: Washington County, Electric Aggregation | 1,099 | 1,083 | Passed (50.37% for) |
| 2023-05-02 | Issue: PROPOSED RESOLUTION GAS AGGREGATION WASHINGTON COUNTY A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage | 1,080 | 1,070 | Passed (50.23% for) |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: Local Liquor Option Belpre 4A Jetlag | 141 | 53 | Passed (72.68% for), unofficial |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: Local Liquor Option Belpre 4A Jetlag Sunday Sales | 135 | 58 | Passed (69.95% for), unofficial |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Renewal - Washington County Home - Maintenance and Operation - 2 mill 5 years (2.0 mills, renewal) | 19,212 | 11,888 | Passed (61.77% for) |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Renewal - Washington County - Senior Citizen Facilites - .85 mill 5 years (0.85 mills, renewal) | 22,554 | 8,588 | Passed (72.42% for) |
| 2019-11-05 | Issue: New Matamoras Beer, Wine, Mix Bev | 92 | 113 | Failed (44.88% for) |
| 2019-11-05 | Issue: New Matamoras Sunday Sales | 81 | 123 | Failed (39.71% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Sheriff (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Ronald Gregory Nohe 5,429, 49.9%; Mark A. Warden 5,450, 50.1% |
| 2024-03-19 | Prosecuting Attorney (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Nicole Tipton Coil 8,649, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Larry K. Martin 194, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Erica N. Campbell 165, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Lyndsay Dennis 273, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Penne L. Riffle 244, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Teresa D. Judson 102, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Khadine L. Ritter 170, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Susan L. Vessels 117, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Pamela K. Bates 87, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Matthew Livengood 208, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | James Booth 269, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Mark A. Warden 317, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Amber Aultman 174, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Brian Peter Rhodes 206, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | James S. Vuksic 128, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Dale Lauer 59, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Timothy C. Loughry 177, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | David Khalil Hani Silwani 201, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | James S. Huggins 175, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Kelsey Stevens 205, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Christyann Chavez 248, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Mandy Amos 340, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Charles A. Wentz 288, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Member of County Central Committee (unofficial count) | Jeremy Barton 292, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Health Indicators (the Auditor of State's 17 measures; critical / cautionary / positive): 2020 0 / 1 / 16; 2021 0 / 2 / 15; 2022 2 / 1 / 14; 2023 1 / 2 / 14; 2024 1 / 5 / 11; 2025 2 / 4 / 10.
- 11 unresolved findings for recovery on the Auditor of State's list.
- Financial Audit, 2024, released 2025-12-23
- Financial Audit, 2023, released 2025-04-08
Townships and villages without a page of their own
AureliusTownship Township
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Township Fiscal Officer | Darla Haas 23, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
DunhamTownship Township
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Township Trustee | Aaron Fleming 216, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Village of Belpre First Ward
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-04 | Member of Council (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Floyd Alan Millhone 77, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Village of Belpre Second Ward
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-04 | Member of Council (REP primary) (unofficial count) | John R. McClead 77, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Village of Belpre Third Ward
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-04 | Member of Council (REP primary) (unofficial count) | Lyndsay D. Dennis 126, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Village of New Matamoras: 0 of 1 money issues passed since 2020
Money issues on the ballot since 2020: 0 of 1 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: PROPOSED TAX LEVY - ADDITIONAL - VILLAGE OF NEW MATAMORAS - Current expenses - 5 mill. 5 years (5.0 mills, additional) | 143 | 169 | Failed (45.83% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Council | Jane Beattey 94, 21.22%; John W. Bellville 43, 9.71%; Jay Berentz 67, 15.12%; Chase Cline 112, 25.28%; Rick Dusky 39, 8.8%; Danny LeMasters 31, 7.0%; Paul Joseph Spears 57, 12.87% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Trustees of Public Affairs | William F. Creighton 183, 54.63%; Joseph Farnsworth 152, 45.37% |
| 2023-11-07 | Mayor | Shane M. Bellville 78, 33.48%; Terry Dunn, Sr. 155, 66.52% |
| 2023-11-07 | Clerk-Treasurer | Carol Evans Danver 190, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Mayor | Jay D. Berentz 171, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Clerk-Treasurer | Carol Evans Danver 162, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Board of Public Affairs | Willam Franklin Creighton 142, 49.31%; Joseph Lee Farnsworth 146, 50.69% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
West Muskingum Township: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2025
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - West Muskingum Twp - Emergency Services - 4.5 Mills / 5 years (4.5 mills) | 153 | 66 | Passed (69.86% for) |
School districts
Belpre City School District
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Bond Issue and Tax Levy - Belpre City SD - School Facilities - 9.10 Mills / 37 years 0.50 mill / continuing | 1,206 | 863 | Passed (58.29% for) |
| 2023-05-02 | Issue: Proposed Bond and Levy, Belpre City Schools; 8.567mills/1mill | 847 | 1,032 | Failed (45.08% for) |
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-21
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-27
Caldwell Exempted School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Donna Fogle 48, 28.74%; Randy Lowe 36, 21.56%; Justin Seebach 56, 33.53%; Denitra Warner 27, 16.17% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Brandon Crock 91, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Donna Fields Fogle 16, 41.03%; Terry E. Rataiczak 6, 15.38%; Allan Schehl 17, 43.59% |
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Charles Radcliff 14, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Fort Frye Local School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Karri Schilling 1,110, 48.01%; Kevin L. Worthington 1,202, 51.99% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-07-07
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-07-24
- Financial Audit, 2022 to 2023, released 2024-09-12
Fort Frye School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Karri Schilling 756, 45.79%; Kevin L. Worthington 895, 54.21% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Frontier Local School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2019
Money issues on the ballot since 2019: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Issue: Frontier LSD Sub 1.58 Mill Tax Levy (1.58 mills) | 598 | 557 | Passed (51.77% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Anthony Brooker 877, 49.19%; Adam Snyder 906, 50.81% |
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Jarod L. Kiggans 694, 41.46%; Adam Snyder 586, 35.01%; Write-In: Jeffrey Webber 250, 14.93%; Write-In: Mary Daugherty 144, 8.6% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-05-14
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-13
Marietta City School District: 1 of 3 money issues passed since 2019
Money issues on the ballot since 2019: 1 of 3 passed; of those asking for new or higher taxes, 0 of 1.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Marietta City SD - Operating Cost - 4.06 Mills / 5 years (4.06 mills) | 1,291 | 751 | Passed (63.22% for) |
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: Marietta CSD .75 mills / 5 years (0.75 mills) | 691 | 1,586 | Failed (30.35% for), unofficial |
| 2020-11-03 | Issue: PROPOSED BOND ISSUE AND TAX LEVY - MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 5,362 | 6,254 | Failed (46.16% for) |
| 2019-11-05 | Issue: Marietta CSD Bond Issue | 2,781 | 3,738 | Failed (42.66% for) |
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-07
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-05-08
Morgan Co School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Rick Rose 0; J.R. Wilson 0; Mary Pat Hanson 0 |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Morgan County School School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Emily Bellville 0; Bryon K. Griffin 0; Mary Pat Hanson 0; Brenda S. Junn 0 |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Warren Local School District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2025
Money issues on the ballot since 2025: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-06 | Issue: Proposed Tax Levy - Warren LSD - Emergency Requirements - 4.17 Mills / 10 years (4.17 mills) | 1,008 | 976 | Passed (50.81% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Jesse C. Roush 2,894, 41.75%; Debbie West 1,865, 26.91%; Adam J. Wynn 1,509, 21.77%; Write-In: Collin Yost 663, 9.57% |
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Sidney Brackenridge 1,014, 33.73%; Willie Holbert 892, 29.67%; Debbie West 1,100, 36.59% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2024 to 2025, released 2026-04-07
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-03-18
- STRS Examination, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-11-07
- SERS Examination, 2023 to 2024, released 2024-11-07
Wolf Creek Local School District
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Greg Adams 787, 31.75%; Hugh A. Arnold 810, 32.67%; Jerry L. Barnett 882, 35.58% |
| 2023-11-07 | Member of Board of Education | Matthew M. Hansell 959, 100.0% |
| 2019-11-05 | Member of Board of Education | Greg Adams 470, 31.44%; Hugh A. Arnold 508, 33.98%; Jerry L. Barnett 517, 34.58% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Financial Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-10-07
Courts, districts and other bodies
East Muskingum Fire District: 1 of 1 money issues passed since 2021
Money issues on the ballot since 2021: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-04 | Issue: East Muskingum Fire District 1.5 mills / 2022 (1.5 mills) | 354 | 128 | Passed (73.44% for), unofficial |
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (REP primary) (this county's part) (unofficial count) | Jason P. Smith 8,378, 100.0% |
| 2024-03-19 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (REP primary) (this county's part) (unofficial count) | Mike Hess 8,389, 100.0% |
| 2022-11-08 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (this county's part) | Kristy Wilkin (REP) 18,433, 100.0% |
| 2022-05-03 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (REP primary) (this county's part) (unofficial count) | Kristy Wilkin 5,318, 100.0% |
| 2020-11-03 | Judge (this county's part) | Peter B. Abele 21,295, 100.0% |
| 2020-11-03 | Judge (this county's part) | Stacy Brooks 13,245, 53.87%; Kristy Wilkin 11,343, 46.13% |
| 2020-03-17 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (REP primary) (this county's part) | Peter B. Abele 6,025, 100.0% |
| 2018-05-08 | Judge of the Court of Appeals (this county's part) | Valarie K. Gerlach 2,059, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Judge of Municipal Court
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Judge | Randall Jedlink 10,709, 56.65%; Shoshanna Brooker 8,194, 43.35% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Judge of the Municipal Court
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-02 | Judge (REP primary) | Amy Bean 1,056, 31.35%; Randall Jedlink 2,312, 68.65% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Mid-East Career Ren and Dec: 0 of 1 money issues passed since 2019
Money issues on the ballot since 2019: 0 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-05 | Issue: Mid-East Career Ren and Dec Tax Levy | 5 | 19 | Failed (20.83% for) |
Washington County
Who holds office
| Office | Name | Party | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge, Common Pleas Court General Division | Nicole Coil | (740) 373-6623 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Judge, Common Pleas Court General Division | John M. Halliday | (740) 373-6623 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Judge, Probate Court | Timothy A. Williams | (740) 373-6623 ext. 2413 Courthouse Annex, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website | ||
| Judge, Juvenile Court | Timothy A. Williams | (740) 373-6623 ext. 2422 Courthouse Annex, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 · website |
Roster as of 2026-09-18: county board of elections.
Washington County Common Pleas Court
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Judge of Common Pleas Court (REP primary) (unofficial count) | John M. Halliday 9,010, 100.0% |
| 2020-03-17 | Judge of Common Pleas Court (REP primary) | Timothy A. Williams 6,357, 100.0% |
| 2018-05-08 | Judge of Common Pleas Court | Shoshanna Brooker 2,316, 100.0% |
| 2018-05-08 | Judge of Common Pleas Court (REP primary) | John M. Halliday 3,342, 48.77%; John E. Triplett Jr. 3,510, 51.23% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Washington County Court of Common Pleas
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-03 | Judge, Probate Division | Timothy A. Williams 23,423, 100.0% |
| 2020-11-03 | Judge | Shoshanna Brooker 10,871, 37.82%; John M. Halliday 17,872, 62.18% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
How Washington County began
Washington County was proclaimed July 27, 1788, by Northwest Territory Governor Arthur St. Clair -- the first county organized anywhere in the Northwest Territory -- around the settlement of Marietta, founded that April 7 by Ohio Company of Associates pioneers under General Rufus Putnam at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers. Named for George Washington, it originally covered roughly half of present-day Ohio before being repeatedly subdivided into the smaller counties around it. Its early towns grew directly on the region's two rivers, defended through the Northwest Indian War by a chain of stockades -- Campus Martius and Fort Harmar at Marietta, Farmer's Castle at Belpre, Fort Frye at Beverly and Waterford -- before settling into a long life as a farming, river-trade, shipbuilding, and eventually oil-producing county. Population peaked relative to the state's growth through the nineteenth century, reaching 48,245 by 1900 and 59,771 at the 2020 census.
Marietta
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Politics
How Washington County has voted for president since 1852, turnout since 1996, and what is on its 2026 ballot.
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Matched Ohio's winner | Matched the nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | Winfield Scott | W | 4.8 points | missed | missed |
| 1856 | John C. Frémont | R | 10.0 points | matched | missed |
| 1860 | Abraham Lincoln | R | 1.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1864 | Abraham Lincoln | NU | 14.7 points | matched | matched |
| 1868 | Ulysses S. Grant | R | 8.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1872 | Ulysses S. Grant | R | 6.9 points | matched | matched |
| 1876 | Samuel J. Tilden | D | 1.5 points | missed | missed |
| 1880 | James A. Garfield | R | 2.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1884 | James G. Blaine | R | 1.3 points | matched | missed |
| 1888 | Benjamin Harrison | R | 5.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1892 | Benjamin Harrison | R | 3.3 points | matched | missed |
| 1896 | William McKinley | R | 6.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1900 | William McKinley | R | 9.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1904 | Theodore Roosevelt | R | 18.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1908 | William Jennings Bryan | D | 1.1 points | missed | missed |
| 1912 | Woodrow Wilson | D | 13.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1916 | Woodrow Wilson | D | 5.0 points | matched | matched |
| 1920 | Warren G. Harding | R | 18.8 points | matched | matched |
| 1924 | Calvin Coolidge | R | 19.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1928 | Herbert Hoover | R | 46.9 points | matched | matched |
| 1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | D | 4.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1936 | Alf Landon | R | 2.9 points | missed | missed |
| 1940 | Wendell Willkie | R | 22.5 points | missed | missed |
| 1944 | Thomas E. Dewey | R | 24.9 points | matched | missed |
| 1948 | Thomas E. Dewey | R | 15.7 points | missed | missed |
| 1952 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 30.5 points | matched | matched |
| 1956 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | R | 39.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1960 | Richard Nixon | R | 28.8 points | matched | missed |
| 1964 | Lyndon B. Johnson | D | 11.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1968 | Richard Nixon | R | 24.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1972 | Richard Nixon | R | 40.2 points | matched | matched |
| 1976 | Gerald Ford | R | 12.3 points | missed | missed |
| 1980 | Ronald Reagan | R | 26.6 points | matched | matched |
| 1984 | Ronald Reagan | R | 34.4 points | matched | matched |
| 1988 | George H.W. Bush | R | 19.3 points | matched | matched |
| 1992 | George H.W. Bush | R | 6.5 points | missed | missed |
| 1996 | Robert Dole | R | 3.9 points | missed | missed |
| 2000 | George W. Bush | R | 18.7 points | matched | matched |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | R | 16.6 points | matched | matched |
| 2008 | John McCain | R | 15.5 points | missed | missed |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | R | 19.1 points | missed | missed |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | R | 41.9 points | matched | matched |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | R | 40.8 points | matched | missed |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | R | 43.8 points | matched | matched |
Every presidential election in Washington County, year by year: its record with Ohio and the nation, closest and widest results, biggest swings, and where it has ranked among the 88.
| Year | Registered | Ballots cast | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 36,265 | 26,367 | 72.71% |
| 2000 | 40,969 | 27,080 | 66.1% |
| 2004 | 40,889 | 30,494 | 74.58% |
| 2008 | 41,664 | 30,538 | 73.3% |
| 2012 | 42,910 | 29,995 | 69.9% |
| 2016 | 42,319 | 30,567 | 72.23% |
| 2020 | 42,774 | 32,343 | 75.61% |
| 2024 | 42,814 | 31,376 | 73.28% |
On the 2026 ballot in Washington County:
- Attorney General of Ohio
- Auditor of State of Ohio
- Governor of Ohio
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027)
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-2-2027)
- Secretary of State of Ohio
- Treasurer of State of Ohio
- U.S. Senator from Ohio
- Ohio State Representative, District 94
- U.S. Representative, Ohio's 2nd District
| Jurisdiction | Type | Question | Millage or amount | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 3-mill property tax levy for the fire protection & EMS of Newport Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 3 mills | 5 years |
| Watertown Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 1.5-mill property tax levy for the fire protection, ambulance & EMS of Watertown Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 1.5 mills | 5 years |
| Wesley Township | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 4-mill property tax levy for the fire protection, ambulance & EMS of Wesley Township for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 4 mills | 5 years |
| Washington County | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.35-mill property tax levy to operate 911 system of Washington County for 5 years, beginning in 2026. | 0.35 mills | 5 years |
| Washington County | Tax Levy (Renewal) | Renews a 0.5-mill property tax levy for the prevention, treatment & recovery programs for children, adolescents & adults of Washington County for 5 years, beginning in 2027. | 0.5 mills | 5 years |
| Washington County Public Library Library District | Tax Levy (Additional) | Authorizes an additional 0.5-mill property tax levy for the current expenses of Washington County Public Library Library District for 10 years, beginning in 2026. | 0.5 mills | 10 years |
| Beverly/Waterford - The American Legion Post 389 Precinct | Liquor Option | Local liquor option on Sunday sales, in Beverly/Waterford - The American Legion Post 389 Precinct. | — | — |
What's on my ballot · Election 2026
Sources for the presidential results and turnout above
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0:
- 1852: 1852 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1856: 1856 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1860: 1860 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1864: 1864 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1868: 1868 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1872: 1872 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1876: 1876 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1880: 1880 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1884: 1884 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1888: 1888 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1892: 1892 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1896: 1896 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1900: 1900 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1904: 1904 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1908: 1908 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1912: 1912 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1916: 1916 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1920: 1920 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1924: 1924 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1928: 1928 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1932: 1932 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1936: 1936 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1940: 1940 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1944: 1944 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1948: 1948 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1952: 1952 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1956: 1956 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1960: 1960 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1964: 1964 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1968: 1968 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1972: 1972 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1976: 1976 United States presidential election in Ohio
- 1980: 1980 United States presidential election in Ohio
- Ohio Secretary of State: oh_1984_general_president_county.xlsx -- Ohio Secretary of State Past Election Results portal
- MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL), Harvard Dataverse: County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024 (V20)
All 44 presidential elections 1852-2024 present. Turnout 1996-2024 per the ruling's storage section (county-level turnout before 1996 is confirmed absent from the OH SOS portal per A/sources/CITATIONS.md; not this task's scope to invent from elsewhere).
Where Washington County sits
Three measures this atlas holds, set against how all 88 counties voted for president. Washington County is the marked dot on each.
This is a pattern across counties, not a fact about any voter.
Washington County sits higher than 64 of the 88 counties measured on share white alone. White-alone share and the presidential vote
Washington County sits higher than 54 of the 88 counties measured on share 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher. Bachelor's-degree share and the presidential vote
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| County | Adult smoking (County Health Rankings, 2024) | Presidential margin, 2024 (R minus D, points) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 24.8% | R+66.1 |
| Allen | 21.9% | R+44.5 |
| Ashland | 21.1% | R+50.4 |
| Ashtabula | 26.8% | R+28.6 |
| Athens | 21.0% | D+10.8 |
| Auglaize | 18.8% | R+65.1 |
| Belmont | 22.2% | R+47.6 |
| Brown | 24.3% | R+61.8 |
| Butler | 18.1% | R+26.5 |
| Carroll | 22.5% | R+55.2 |
| Champaign | 21.3% | R+51.2 |
| Clark | 21.9% | R+29.8 |
| Clermont | 19.7% | R+36.1 |
| Clinton | 21.9% | R+55.1 |
| Columbiana | 22.5% | R+49.4 |
| Coshocton | 25.1% | R+52.6 |
| Crawford | 23.1% | R+53.4 |
| Cuyahoga | 18.7% | D+31.7 |
| Darke | 21.6% | R+65.8 |
| Defiance | 19.4% | R+40.2 |
| Delaware | 11.1% | R+6.7 |
| Erie | 20.1% | R+14.3 |
| Fairfield | 18.1% | R+24.3 |
| Fayette | 24.4% | R+55.6 |
| Franklin | 17.0% | D+28.7 |
| Fulton | 19.3% | R+42.8 |
| Gallia | 23.1% | R+59.8 |
| Geauga | 16.4% | R+24.3 |
| Greene | 15.9% | R+20.0 |
| Guernsey | 23.9% | R+52.4 |
| Hamilton | 17.2% | D+15.0 |
| Hancock | 19.2% | R+38.9 |
| Hardin | 23.1% | R+55.2 |
| Harrison | 23.2% | R+55.7 |
| Henry | 19.8% | R+47.1 |
| Highland | 24.7% | R+63.7 |
| Hocking | 24.4% | R+44.6 |
| Holmes | 26.8% | R+69.7 |
| Huron | 21.6% | R+44.4 |
| Jackson | 24.6% | R+58.4 |
| Jefferson | 24.1% | R+44.4 |
| Knox | 20.5% | R+45.3 |
| Lake | 17.2% | R+14.5 |
| Lawrence | 24.1% | R+50.9 |
| Licking | 17.8% | R+30.3 |
| Logan | 21.1% | R+56.7 |
| Lorain | 19.4% | R+5.8 |
| Lucas | 19.7% | D+12.7 |
| Madison | 20.8% | R+44.1 |
| Mahoning | 21.4% | R+9.5 |
| Marion | 24.1% | R+41.7 |
| Medina | 16.1% | R+25.0 |
| Meigs | 27.4% | R+57.4 |
| Mercer | 18.9% | R+67.2 |
| Miami | 18.3% | R+45.5 |
| Monroe | 23.6% | R+60.3 |
| Montgomery | 18.7% | D+0.5 |
| Morgan | 26.4% | R+53.6 |
| Morrow | 21.5% | R+56.2 |
| Muskingum | 21.5% | R+44.3 |
| Noble | 24.5% | R+65.1 |
| Ottawa | 18.9% | R+25.3 |
| Paulding | 21.8% | R+56.8 |
| Perry | 24.5% | R+54.9 |
| Pickaway | 21.2% | R+49.0 |
| Pike | 27.2% | R+54.0 |
| Portage | 19.0% | R+15.7 |
| Preble | 20.6% | R+59.6 |
| Putnam | 17.3% | R+69.4 |
| Richland | 23.5% | R+42.7 |
| Ross | 23.1% | R+39.7 |
| Sandusky | 20.8% | R+31.1 |
| Scioto | 27.4% | R+48.2 |
| Seneca | 21.6% | R+37.9 |
| Shelby | 21.4% | R+65.3 |
| Stark | 21.3% | R+22.1 |
| Summit | 19.3% | D+7.0 |
| Trumbull | 22.6% | R+16.9 |
| Tuscarawas | 22.5% | R+43.6 |
| Union | 15.0% | R+29.9 |
| Van Wert | 21.0% | R+59.0 |
| Vinton | 27.7% | R+59.0 |
| Warren | 14.4% | R+31.8 |
| Washington | 23.2% | R+44.1 |
| Wayne | 20.9% | R+39.6 |
| Williams | 21.2% | R+48.7 |
| Wood | 16.6% | R+10.3 |
| Wyandot | 19.8% | R+51.6 |
Washington County sits higher than 64 of the 88 counties measured on adult smoking (County Health Rankings). Adult smoking and the presidential vote
Rain and snow
How much has actually fallen on Washington County, day by day, from 1893 to now. Daily totals, not averages.
- rain, last 30 days
- 2.89 in
- 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-28
- rain so far in 2026
- 45.9 in
- 7.8 in above normal for the date
- snow so far in 2026
- 12.3 in
- a normal year brings 20.8 in
- a normal year
- 44.9 in
- average of 30 years, 1991-2020
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Days counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2.89 | — | 28 |
| September 2026 | 7.46 | — | 30 |
| August 2026 | 9.26 | — | 31 |
| July 2026 | 4.78 | — | 31 |
| June 2026 | 3.94 | — | 30 |
| May 2026 | 5.98 | — | 31 |
| April 2026 | 2.95 | — | 30 |
| March 2026 | 5.66 | 3.1 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 0.77 | 1.7 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 2.17 | 7.5 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 1.92 | 5.5 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 2.60 | 1.5 | 30 |
| Wettest year | 2018 — 65.5 in |
|---|---|
| Driest year | 1930 — 22.0 in |
| Snowiest year | 1910 — 51.8 in |
| Wettest day on record | 18 September 2004 — 4.59 in |
| Heaviest snowfall in a day | 4 January 1994 — 15.49 in |
| Deepest snow on the ground | 18 January 1994 — 21.52 in |
Almost every day here is a measurement: 97% of them come from a rain gauge standing inside Washington County itself.
48,680 days of records, 1893-01-01 to 2026-10-28. Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, 3,240 gauges in and around Ohio. A day is "gauged" when a gauge standing inside the boundary reported it, and the value is the mean of those gauges. Otherwise it is interpolated by inverse distance from every gauge reporting within 50 miles. Nothing is carried forward, back-filled or smoothed. Against NOAA nClimDiv county monthly precipitation over 136,848 complete county-months (checked 2026-10-31): correlation 0.9515, median absolute difference 0.217 in a month. Built 2026-10-31 from the Cracked Buckeye precipitation archive. Snow is the softer number — snowfall is measured by hand with a ruler, no agency publishes a gridded county snowfall series, and blowing snow defeats every observer.
Environmental permits and filings
What Ohio EPA has on file for Washington County: permits, inspections, violations, cleanups and the state loans behind sewer and water work. Every line links to the agency's own document.
- facilities and sites on file
- 1,508
- everything Ohio EPA files under this county
- private households
- 267
- counted, not named: permits filed under a person's name
Data centers, power and big tech here. Ohio EPA files that name a data-center company, a power plant or substation, or a large technology firm:
- HIGHLAND RIDGE SUBSTATION (wastewater and stormwater discharge, latest Dec 17, 2020)
- RIVER VALLEY ENERGY CENTER LLC (air pollution, latest May 24, 2018)
- AMP MARIETTA ENERGY CENTER (air pollution, latest Jan 27, 2012)
| Program | Facilities and sites |
|---|---|
| Sewer and water-line construction | 404 |
| Wastewater and stormwater discharge | 371 |
| Hazardous waste | 233 |
| Air pollution | 103 |
| Public drinking water | 62 |
| Contaminated-site cleanup | 49 |
| Wetland and stream fill | 45 |
| Spills and emergencies | 41 |
| Landfills | 38 |
| State sewer loans | 33 |
| State water loans | 33 |
| Site assessment | 27 |
| 14 smaller programs |
| Date | Facility or site | What |
|---|---|---|
| MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - MARIETTA FLEET FACILITY | Air pollution permit | |
| WATERFORD WATER/SEWER ASSOCIATION PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| MARIETTA CITY PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| SKYE METAL RECOVERY INC | Hazardous waste permit | |
| MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC | Air pollution permit | |
| DUCK CREEK LANDFILL | Landfills report | |
| SHARON STONE CO | Air pollution permit | |
| WATERFORD ENERGY FACILITY | Air pollution permit | |
| MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC | Air pollution permit | |
| SKYLINE STEEL LLC | Air pollution permit | |
| SKYE METAL RECOVERY INC | Air pollution permit | |
| ENBRIDGE - FEARING | Air pollution report | |
| CENTER POINT TERMINAL J&W LLC | Air pollution report | |
| WOODCHOPPER PAD 952995 | Air pollution report | |
| ENBRIDGE - DOMINION RESOURCE SERVICES - #7 | Air pollution report | |
| DOMINION EAST OHIO - LUDLOW STATION | Air pollution report | |
| CC UTICA LLC | Air pollution report | |
| NEWPORT W&SD - WTP | Public drinking water notice of violation | |
| NEWPORT WATER/SEWER DISTRICT PWS | Public drinking water compliance letter | |
| PUTNAM COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION PWS | Public drinking water plan | |
| CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC | Hazardous waste report | |
| SKYE METAL RECOVERY INC | Hazardous waste plan | |
| PROJECT CRYSTAL | Wetland and stream fill permit | |
| RENO WATER AND SEWER - KARDEX PWS | Public drinking water violation resolved | |
| HIGHLAND RIDGE WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION, INC. | Public drinking water violation resolved |
Source: Ohio EPA eDocument portal (edocpub.epa.ohio.gov), indexed 2026-10-14. Facilities are placed on the map from Ohio EPA's own map layers, EPA's Facility Registry, coordinates written in the filings, or a geocoded street address. A permit filed under a private person's name (most are household septic systems) is counted but never named, placed or linked; licenses for individual workers and open-burning notices are left out entirely.
Quick answers
What is the county seat of Washington County, Ohio?
Marietta is the county seat of Washington County, Ohio. Marietta
When was Washington County, Ohio established?
Washington County was established on July 27, 1788. Source
What is the population of Washington County, Ohio?
Washington County had 58,389 residents (July 2025 estimate).
How did Washington County, Ohio vote in the 2024 presidential election?
In the November 5, 2024 presidential election, Washington County voters cast 31,000 votes for president: Kamala D Harris (D) 27.7%, Chase Oliver (L) 0.4%, Donald J Trump (R) 71.5%. Donald J Trump carried the county. Source
How did Washington County get its name?
Named for George Washington, commander of the Continental Army and first President of the United States. Source
How many cities, villages and townships are in Washington County, Ohio?
Washington County has 33 cities, villages and townships, and 17 ZIP codes reach into it.
Notable people from Washington County
Ohioans tied to this place, each with a sourced profile. All notable Ohioans
Arthur St. Clair1737-1818First governor of the Northwest Territory (1788-1802), who named Cincinnati and ...
Captain Pipe (Hopocan)c. 1725-c. 1818Lenape (Delaware) leader of the Wolf clan who signed the 1778 Treaty of Fort Pit...
Charles G. Dawes1865-1951Marietta-born banker who drew up the 1924 Dawes Plan for German reparations, sha...
Frances Dana Gage1808-1884McConnelsville reformer who presided over the 1851 Akron women's rights conventi...
Jack Nicklaus1940-Columbus-born golfer who won 18 professional major championships and built Muirf...
Rufus Putnam1738-1824Revolutionary War engineer who co-founded the Ohio Company of Associates and led...
History from Washington County
People and inventions tied to this place, each with its sources. All people · All inventions
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