The Town FilesNew Washington, Indiana
Community in Clark County · population 595 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,500
- Household income
- $81,705
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 44.8
New Washington is a community of 595 people in Clark County, Indiana. The median home is worth $187,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 86% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 75% of Indiana towns.
How New Washington ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Washington is worth $187,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $81,705, which is more affordable than 64% of Indiana towns. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Washington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | — | $888 |
| Median household income | $81,705 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Washington
| People | New Washington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Washington
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Washington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 228 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 59,223 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,578 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New Washington itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in New Washington
2 public schools with 646 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Washington Middle/High School | 6-12 | 335 | 12.0 |
| New Washington Elementary School | PK-5 | 311 | 15.6 |
Towns near New Washington
- Hanover, IN10.8 mi · 3,743 people · home $138,700
- Henryville, IN11.3 mi · 1,878 people · home $204,000
- Charlestown, IN11.3 mi · 7,775 people · home $208,300
- Goshen, KY11.6 mi · 892 people · home $307,200
- Memphis, IN12.3 mi · 1,077 people · home $235,900
- Bedford, KY13.2 mi · 526 people · home $95,800
- Buckner, KY13.7 mi · 5,785 people · home $425,400
- Milton, KY14.3 mi · 590 people · home $156,700
New Washington questions
Is New Washington, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Washington scores better for retirees than 69% of Indiana towns and quieter than 86%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in New Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in New Washington is valued at $187,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,705, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New Washington?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 10.7 inches of snow.
Does New Washington get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)