Othello, WA
Data Compilation:
Population in July 2009: 6,734. Population change since 2000: +15.2%
Males: 3,421 | (50.8%) |
Females: 3,313 | (49.2%) |
Median resident age: | 26.2 years |
Washington median age: | 35.3 years |
Crime: The violent crime data would suggest that Othello, Washington is safer than average. The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 16. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.7 per 1,000 people.
Politics: Residents of Othello gave more campaign money ($6,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Education: The Othello School District is located in Othello, WA and includes 5 schools that serve 3,526 students in grades PK through 12. The Othello School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Othello School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Othello School District serves 36% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
In the Othello School District, 4% of students are migrant students. Migrant students are the children of migrant workers and often relocate from school to school.
Pregnancy Rates: Teen pregnancy rates are at a seven year low in Adams County. But one area service is seeing a huge increase in the number of teen moms looking for help. Teen pregnancy rates in Adams County have ranged from more than 14 percent to around 11 percent over the past 6 years. In 2007, 10.7 percent of pregnant women were 19 or younger, and one area service is reaching out to those young mothers to be.
Planned Parenthood
Sex Information Line
