MSH80 may18 ash, 1980
Connell’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 311 in 1920, 5,441 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 3 maps from 1916 on.
- 1883Connell is established
ConnellWA
A town of 5,080, established in 1883.
Photo: Chetsford · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,080
2025 Census estimate · −6.7% since 2020
Typical home
$317K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
1,019
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#126 of 285 in WA
Is Connell a good place to live?
Connell gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $317K, 3.6 years of the Kennewick metro’s $89K median household income. It grades B− overall, 126th among Washington's 285 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Connell's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 93% of U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 137 Washington towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Connell.
What makes Connell stand out
Where Connell beats most towns.
A growing town
Connell has grown 21% since 2010
4,209 counted in 2010 and 5,441 in 2020; an estimated 5,080 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 6.7%, after 29.3% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Connell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Washington), ordered by how far Connell is from typical.
Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & income$78K median household income; 1,019 jobs based hereC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 7.7% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →HealthHealthier than 50% of U.S. towns; Othello Community Hospital 18.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryEstablished 1883; 1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 89° summer afternoons, 14″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.6; 10% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Connell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Connell, and how to reach them.
PowerBig Bend Electric Coop9.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Connell water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Connell’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Washington you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklin County AuditorFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code9932699326 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Connell.
Connell trades lower home prices for longer drives to work, trades workers with Pasco and other neighbors and is healthy by national standards but behind most towns in Washington.
HousingCost of living grade A−
Connell’s grade for cost of living is an A−
Homes are within reach (about $317K for the typical one, A− for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 34 miles. The median property tax bill is $1,731, against $4,556 across Washington, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
Connell’s median rent is $1,011 a month, below both the Washington town median ($1,740 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). The typical Connell home is worth about $317,000, up 2.3% in a year, 46% below the Washington typical home.
$317KZillow home value
| Connell | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,011 a month | $1,740 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Connell$317K
Washington$588K
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsC+
Public schools in Connell fall behind 62% of Washington districts
Its public schools are run by the North Franklin School District. Two of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Connell High School, with 615 students.
38%of WA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell ElemLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 491 | – |
| Connell High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 615 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Connell faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Connell
Connell has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Connell’s July high is 89°F, against 77°F in Washington’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
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, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About one in five working residents works right in Connell
Connell has about as many jobs (1,019) as working residents, but only 218 people both live and work here.
About one in 5 of Connell’s working residents works in town. The average trip to work in Connell is 21 minutes.
20%work in town
| Connell | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 20% | 4.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 |
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
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Connell
Connell's reported crime rate is well below Washington's. Connell’s property crime rate is 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
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 police
OutdoorsC
Connell has set aside 0.4% of its land for conservation
1.9 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
#215for trails in WA
| Connell | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 4% | 4.3% |
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-US
HealthB−
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Connell than in most of Washington or the rest of the country
Within Washington it is less healthy than 82% of the 285 graded towns: Washington sets a high bar.
20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Connell. Connell beats the Washington average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 28% of adults have high blood pressure in Connell.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Connell | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 64% | 71% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 26% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Washington
4 better8 too close to call19 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
18th
percentile among WA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Connell
20pages on Connell
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 62% of WA districts · 7 schoolsSafety0.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthB−Better than WA on 4 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$317K typical home · up 2.3% in a yearWork & commuteC+$78K median household income · 1,019 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Connell; the nearest are
Columbia Basin CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Pasco31.2 mi$6,555 in-state tuitionBlue Mountain Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pendleton, OR67.9 mi$7,076 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Connell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
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)
- Area
- 7.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- ZIP code
- 99326
- Area code
- 509
Questions about Connell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Connell, WA a good place to live?
Connell grades B− overall, better than 51% of U.S. towns and #126 of 285 in Washington. It grades B− for health and C+ for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Connell, WA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.