Two parochial schools complete the educational system. Countystudents consistently rank high on national scholastic tests. Thereare several nursery schools serving preschool children and aHeadstart program. Midgetrace car track Fourweekly newspapers serve as the news media of the county Law Enforcement for the county is provided by the Washington CountySheriff's Department. A sheriff, undersheriff and five patrolmenserve the county.
Housing is available at moderate rates when purchased.
Some rentalhousing is available across the county. Senior citizen housingincludes 150 units in eight communities. Electricity is served by Energy One, with the exception ofelectricity in the City of Washington. Washington City has thecapacity to produce its own electricity, with a back-up of WestPlains Energy. Washington County is served by KPL Gas Service forgas.