1980 · MSH80 may18 ash · Wikimedia Commons
Connell’s story
Connell in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ConnellWA
A town of 5,054. Public schools that outperform most of Washington.
Photo: Chetsford · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,054
+29.3% since 2010
Typical home
$319K
+2.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
1,019
Balanced
What makes Connell stand out
The 3 things Connell does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Connell has grown 29.3% since 2010
4,209 people in 2010; 5,054 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Connell’s report card
Now in Connell
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Residents weigh in
Connell is #1 of 284 in WA for “Lowest depression”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Mostly Cloudy
H 0° · L 48°
Local news
All →- Connell vs Wahluke - Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling 01/20/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Granger vs Mabton - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 12/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 30
- Zillah vs Connell - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Connell. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Connell’s public schools outperform 35% of Washington districts
The public schools Connell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Elem | K–6 | 491 | Not graded |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | 7–8 | 322 | Not graded |
| Connell High School | 9–12 | 615 | Not graded |
| Palouse Junction High School | 9–12 | 29 | Not graded |
| CRCC-Open Doors | 9–12 | 7 | Not graded |
| North Franklin Virtual Academy | K–12 | 44 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduationAll 7 schools →
Housing
A typical Connell home is worth about $319K
The typical Connell home is worth about $319,000, up 2.6% in a year, 46% below the Washington typical home.
$319KZillow home value
Typical home value
Connell$319K
Washington$592K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Connell beats the Washington average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
B−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Washington
4 better8 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Connell | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 17.7% | 24.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 18% | 8.4% |
Othello Community Hospital
18.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
20th
percentile among WA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Connell
About one in 5 of Connell’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Pasco (5%), Othello (5%) and Seattle (5%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
20%work in town
Where working residents work
In Connell20%
Pasco5%
Othello5%
Seattle5%
Kennewick4%
34 mi
median commute distance
1,019
jobs based in Connell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Connell has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–41°
Spring38–64°
Summer54–85°
Fall39–63°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Connell
Connell's reported crime rate is well below Washington's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Connell0.2
Washington3.3
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Connell6.6
Washington25.2
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
30
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0.4% of Connell is conserved land
1.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 17 of 4,727 acres
1.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pioneer Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Striker Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Clark Street Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Connell
City in Washington, United States
Connell () is a city in Franklin County, Washington, United States. The population was 5,441 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 5,071 in 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 5,441
- Area
- 7.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- ZIP code
- 99326
- Area code
- 509
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