Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 51 min5:01 am – 8:52 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 33 min7:36 am – 4:10 pm
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People6,336 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.51,438 householdsMedian household income $82,500Median home value $320,800Median rent $999 a month65% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,050 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.7% unemployment rate45% of adults are in the labour force, 2,078 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 16%, transport, warehousing and utilities 14%, public administration 13%Average commute 24 minutes73% drive alone, 17% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher76% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 71%, Spanish 25%, other Asian or Pacific languages 2%8% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 55°FColdest month December: highs 39°F, lows 27°F9 in of rain a year, on about 32 dayswettest month December14 in of snow a year, on about 12 days35 days above 90°F, 115 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Connell 1 W station, 2 mi away; snow from Hatton 9 Se
Nearby landmarksLamb-Weston Damreservoir · 2.2 miT Lakelake · 5.3 miSulphur Lakelake · 6.5 miScooteney Reservoirreservoir · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsPioneer Parkpark · 1.0 miEsquatzel Couleestate conservation land · 7.0 mi · 1,677 acresWindmill Ranchstate conservation land · 9.9 mi · 1,767 acresMesa Lakestate conservation land · 10.6 mi · 720 acresBailiestate conservation land · 13.3 mi · 3,927 acresKahlotus Ridgetop Natural Area Preservestate conservation land · 13.4 mi · 240 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes46 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.4 on 20 Dec 197328 mi away, near Othello, WashingtonMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 16 Jun 201944 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowFranklin County, WA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHeat wave Relatively ModerateRiver flooding Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025312 of 360 days measured46 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 23, worst day 109main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Franklin County monitors, WA
Internet at home81% of households have a broadband subscription57% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Connellserves 5,150 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation996 ft304 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOthello Community Hospital18.6 miPost officeConnell Post Office1.1 miTown hallConnell City Hall1.0 miPoliceConnell Police Department1.0 miFire stationConnell Fire Department1.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 highHighPalouse Junction High Schoolunder a mileElementaryConnell Elementary School1.4 miMiddleRobert L Olds Junior High School1.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportTri Cities Airport PSC31 miMajor airportSpokane International Airport GEG90 miInterstateI-9029 miUS highwayUS 395under a mileAmtrakPasco, WA PSC32 miCoachMesaWheat Line10 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 99326 ZIP area.
