Othello, WA is a small town located in Adams county in Washington state. It has a population of just over 6,000 people and is home to many small businesses. The town has received several bestplaces rankings for its quality of life, safety, and economic growth potential. Othello was ranked #1 for BestPlaces in Washington state by BestPlaces, with an excellent overall score of 8 out of 10. It also scored highly for its crime rate at 8.7 out of 10 and access to amenities with 9.2 out of 10. Furthermore, Othello was ranked #3 for the Best Places to Retire in Washington by BestPlaces due to its low housing costs and crime rate. Additionally, it was ranked #4 in the Small Cities category for Most Liveable Places in Washington according to BestPlaces’s list of “Best Places to Live” due to its affordable cost of living and overall livability score. Lastly, Othello was ranked #12 among America's Fastest Growing Cities due to its job growth rate which increased from 4% in 2018 to 5% in 2019 as well as rising incomes from $31,460 per year to $32,619 per year during the same time period. These rankings demonstrate that Othello is a great place to live, work and retire as it offers a high quality of life with plenty of amenities at an affordable cost.
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