The Town FilesConnell, Washington
City in Franklin County · population 5,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,600
- Household income
- $77,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 39.6
Connell is a city of 5,441 people in Franklin County, Washington. The median home is worth $313,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Washington towns, more of a college town than 81% of Washington towns.
How Connell ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Connell is worth $313,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $77,721, which is more affordable than 86% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,011 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Connell | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,011 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $77,721 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Connell
| People | Connell | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Connell
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Connell since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 23, 1983 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 1983.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 12, 2022.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| February 4, 2021 | Fire | DR-4584: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4309: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 37,554 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,266 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in Connell itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Connell
6 public schools with 1,480 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | 9-12 | 609 | 18.5 |
| Connell Elem | K-6 | 506 | 16.9 |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | 7-8 | 309 | 15.5 |
| Palouse Junction High School | 9-12 | 31 | 15.5 |
| Connell Preschool | PK-PK | 23 | — |
| CRCC-Open Doors | 9-12 | 2 | — |
Towns near Connell
- Othello, WA19.0 mi · 8,549 people · home $290,700
Connell questions
Is Connell, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Connell scores better for retirees than 45% of Washington towns and quieter than 39%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Connell?
The median owner-occupied home in Connell is valued at $313,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,721, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,011 a month.
What is the weather like in Connell?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.8 inches of precipitation a year and 13.5 inches of snow.
Does Connell get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Connell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 23, 1983. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)