
Connell is a city in Franklin County, Washington, United States. The population was 5,441 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 5,071 in 2024..
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About Connell
Connell, WA is a close-knit town located in southeastern Washington counting 5,071 people who proudly call it home.
Connell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 682 residents per square mile.
What Makes Connell Unique
- The only place in America named Connell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,071.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Connell
- Casita De Café — coffee shop (café)
- Kaffrin's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- La Herradura — mexican
- Mei Ling Inn — chinese
- Michael Jay's Restaurant & Bar — american
- Papa Ray's
- Pizza Station — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Connell Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Connell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Connell
- CRCC-Open Doors
- Connell Elem
- Connell High School
- Connell Preschool
- North Franklin Virtual Academy
- Palouse Junction High School
- Robert L Olds Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.