Cities & Towns in Franklin County, WA
Franklin County, county in the state of Washington, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 97,075 inhabitants. The county was created 141 years ago in 1883. Its county seat is Pasco.
There are 6 city/town in Franklin County, WA. The largest city of Franklin County is Pasco with a population of 77,095. Other cities include, Connell population 5,503, West Pasco population 3,739, Basin City population 1,092, Mesa population 514
Pasco
Pasco, The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington.
Connell
Connell, City in Franklin County, Washington, United States
West Pasco
West Pasco, Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington
Nestled along the Snake River in southeastern Washington, Franklin County is home to a variety of small agricultural towns and communities. While fairly rural overall, each town has its own distinctive character and charm.
The largest city and county seat is Pasco, located where the Snake and Columbia Rivers meet. With the Franklin County Courthouse at its center, downtown Pasco has several shops, restaurants, and antique stores that highlight the town's heritage. The Chiawana Park riverfront area provides recreation opportunities and summer concerts.
East of Pasco lies Connell, known for producing sweet onions. Connell celebrates its onion crops annually with the Connell Onion Fest. Further east, the tiny town of Mesa retains its agricultural roots. Kahlotus, on the other hand, originated as a railroad town and still houses a historic railway depot.
Along the Columbia River sits the towns of Eltopia and Basin City, both founded by the local irrigation and hydroelectric industries. Kahlotus Lake State Park near Basin City offers fishing, boating, and camping.
North of Pasco, the community of Othello is another important agricultural hub, home to the major Adam's Grain Elevator. Rural towns like Washtucna and La Prairie dot the scenic wheat fields north of Pasco.
Though often off the beaten path, Franklin County's small towns provide windows into Washington's farming, railroad, and river recreation heritage. Each community contributes its own snapshot of local history and culture.
All Franklin County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Basin City | Census designated place | 1,092 |
| Connell | City in Franklin County, Washington, United States | 5,503 |
| Kahlotus | City in Franklin County, Washington, United States | 192 |
| Mesa | City in Washington, United States | 514 |
| Pasco | The third most populous city in Franklin County, Washington. | 77,095 |
| West Pasco | Census designated place in Franklin County, Washington | 3,739 |
