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Othello, WA

City in Adams County, Washington.

Population

8,795

Land area

4.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,834

ZIP codes

0

Othello and its ZIP codes

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Othello at a glance

  • Othello is about 16 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $65,849 a year, 33% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,700 (49% below Washington) and median rent is $882 a month.

Local data for Othello, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Othello, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,849

Poverty rate

24.1%

Median home value

$290,700

Median rent

$882/mo

Homeownership

54.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.8%

Median age

23.2

Average commute

16.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,434), Guatemalan Americans (484), German Americans (344).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Othello.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,132

9,782 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,262

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$113M

FY 2026, $5,505 per person

Adams County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Othello, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.2%
  • Carpooled16.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Othello, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

363

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 27°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Othello, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

27.7%

U.S. 11.1% +16.6 pts

Cities near Othello

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WardenCity11 mi3
Marine ViewCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
Basin CityCensus-designated place16 mi3.2
HattonTown16 mi0.4
Moses LakeCity17 mi18.1
ConnellCity17 mi7.4
MesaCity19 mi1.7
WheelerCensus-designated place22 mi0.2
Royal CityCity23 mi1.2
Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place23 mi3.7
Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place26 mi5.7
LindTown28 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Othello, WA in?
Othello is in Adams County, Washington.
What is the population of Othello, WA?
About 8,795 people live in Othello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Othello?
Nearby places include Warden (11 mi), Marine View (13 mi), Basin City (16 mi), Hatton (16 mi), Moses Lake (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023