Washington, DC

Safety in Washington, DC: Crime, Heat & Commute

203 sunny days. July high 89°F. 34 min commute. One car.

Homicide deaths: 6.5 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 9.3 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 89°F; Mild
January low: 29°F; Mild
Sunny days: 203/yr; NOAA
Getting around: One car; Metro-wide
Commute: 34 min; One way
Population: 6,300k; Washington
Poverty: 7.9% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 7.4%; ACS 2023. 92.6% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

Moving from Washington