Richland, Washington
Richland is a city of 62,753 people in Benton County, Washington, founded in 1905.
Why visit Richland
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 119 parks and trails, 215 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Kennewick 12, Fairchild Cinemas - Queensgate 12, REACH Museum and Gold Coast Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in Richland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richland
Richland () is a city in Benton County, Washington, United States. It is located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 60,560. Along with the nearby cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Richland forms the Tri-Cities metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Richland, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Interstate 182 Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks18
Gold Coast Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Washington, United States
Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science, and Technology
Museum · 1.4 mi
Museum in Washington state
Hanford Reach Interpretive Center
Museum · 5.1 mi
Museum in Richland, Washington, US
Academy of Children's Theater (ACT)
Museum · 1.5 mi
Local children's acting theater academy. Provides education on acting, music, and dancing.
213 Wellsian Way, Richland
Lake Lewis monument
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Lake Lewis, maximum elevation 1250 feet
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds119
Howard Amon Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America, United States of America
69 Lee Boulevard, Richland
107 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes215
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
1745 George Washington Way, Richland
Tu-Fr 04:00-19:00; Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-16:00; Mo 06:00-14:00
Ara Sushi & Grill
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.5 mi
430 George Washington Way, Richland
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 5.0 mi
8551 West Gage Boulevard
Mo-Tu,Su 10:30-24:00; We 10:30-01:00; Th-Sa 10:30-02:00
Con Sabor A Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
1308 Lee Boulevard, Richland
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
490 Wellsian Way, Richland
Su-We 04:00-22:00; Th 04:00-13:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-23:00
Frost Me Sweet Bistro & Bakery
Restaurant · Bistro, Pastry, Cake · 1.2 mi
710 The Parkway, Richland
Mo-Th 10:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Hops n Drops
Restaurant · Grill · 2.1 mi
2675 Queensgate Drive, Richland
Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00; PH unknown
Italiano's Serious Pies & Pasta Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
4850 Paradise Way, West Richland
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off; PH unknown
203 more on the map.
History
For centuries, the village of Chemna was at the mouth of the Yakima River. Today the village site is called Columbia Point. From the village, the indigenous Wanapum, Yakama, and Walla Walla people harvested salmon runs entering the Yakima River. Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the mouth of the Yakima River on October 17, 1805.
From the History section of Richland, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Richland Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1201 George Washington Way, Richland
The Lodge at Columbia Point
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
530 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
Churches and places of worship48
Grace and Truth Community Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.7 mi
1301 Bombing Range Road, West Richland
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare38
Kadlec Clinic - Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
875 Swift Boulevard, Richland
Kadlec Clinic - Northwest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.7 mi
1351 Fowler Street, Richland
Kadlec Clinic - Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
104 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
Map of Richland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 29°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 48°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 51°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richland (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Benton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides (Flood)
- 2016-08-01: South Ward Gap Fire (Fire)
- 2009-08-22: Dry Creek Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richland Airport (RLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- West Richland 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- West Pasco 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Kennewick 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Pasco 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Benton City 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Finley 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Burbank 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Grandview 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Hermiston 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Pendleton 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Richland, Corbin Harder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbia River Washington Temple front view, Bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Consolidated Information Center, WSU Tri-Cities campus Richland, Umptanum at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Richland, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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