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Othello, WA

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Population
9,237
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,055 ft
Median Home Value
$290,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$882/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,849
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Othello

Set in the sunny heart of the Columbia Basin, Othello is a friendly farming town with around 8,500 residents. It sits about 100 miles southwest of Spokane and roughly 30 minutes south of Moses Lake, giving locals a quiet, small-town pace surrounded by green fields and open desert skies. The local economy centers on agriculture and food production, which gives the area a grounded, hardworking feel and a tight-knit community.

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Life in Othello is relaxed and outdoors-friendly. The nearby Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Potholes area offer great spots for fishing, hiking, and boating, while the annual Sandhill Crane Festival draws visitors every spring to watch thousands of birds migrate through the valley. Between the local parks, community sports leagues, and sunny weather, it offers an approachable, affordable spot to put down roots in central Washington.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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