Othello is a city in Adams County, Washington, home to about 8,795 people across 4.0 square miles. Its ZIP code is 99344.
Homes sold for a median of $234 per square foot in the three months ending August 2026, a buyer’s market.
Mostly Othello; also Marine View and Hatton
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Othello. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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| Nearest major airport | Spokane International Airport (GEG)87 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Tri Cities Airport (PSC)41 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Seattle, WA166 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Othello; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Othello had 8,549 residents in the 2020 census, up 46% since 2000.
It’s the 142nd largest of 628 towns in Washington by population.
Adams County grew from 4,840 residents in 1900 to 20,613 in 2020.
Adams County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 90°F in summer, and winter lows average 27°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Connell 1 W, WA weather station (14 miles away).
4,759 jobs at 401 businesses in Adams County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
120 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Othello.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 10 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 4 |
| Dentists | 24 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 29 |
| Mental health providers | 42 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 6 |
| Optometrists | 1 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Established in 1884.
Notable people born here
Source: Wikidata (wikidata.org), the free knowledge base; people are listed by place of birth.
Public schools here are run by Othello School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood CenterOthello | Pre-K | 146 | Public | 8.0 mi |
| Hiawatha Elementary SchoolOthello | K–6 | 579 | Public | 8.2 mi |
| Lutacaga ElementaryOthello | K–6 | 541 | Public | 8.4 mi |
| Scootney Springs ElementaryOthello | K–6 | 605 | Public | 7.9 mi |
| Wahitis Elementary SchoolOthello | K–6 | 606 | Public | 7.9 mi |
| McFarland Middle SchoolOthello | 6–8 | 702 | Public | 8.2 mi |
| Desert Oasis High SchoolOthello | 9–12 | 117 | Alternative Education | 8.3 mi |
| Open Door Re-EngagementOthello | 9–12 | 20 | Alternative Education | 8.7 mi |
| Othello High SchoolOthello | 9–12 | 1,338 | Public | 8.4 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Mountain SchoolOthello | K–12 | 11 | Nonsectarian | 8.8 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with Marine View and Hatton.
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