West Richland Washington Map

About West Richland, Washington

West Richland is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 17,586. The population density is 299.0 people per km². West Richland is located at 46.3043°N, 119.3614°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99320.

West Richland unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient forces, where the Columbia River’s broad reach has sculpted broad, sun-baked plains punctuated by the low, rounded humps of ancient basalt flows. It lies 3.9 miles west-north-west of Richland, WA (from Richland, WA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east of Benton. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, often tinged with the faint sweetness of sun-warmed sagebrush and the distant promise of irrigation. Low-slung homes, many painted in cheerful, sun-faded colors, cluster around wide streets, their lawns a vibrant emerald against the ochre earth, a testament to the persistent care given to this arid soil. The sky is an immense dome, a canvas that shifts from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to a breathtaking, fiery spectacle as the sun dips below the horizon, bleeding hues of rose and gold across the vast expanse. The story of West Richland is deeply intertwined with the Columbia River's power and the agricultural bounty it makes possible. For generations, this land has been a place of cultivation, where the life-giving water allows orchards of apples and cherries to flourish, their blossoms a fleeting, fragrant whisper in the spring. Beyond the cultivated fields, the land retains its wilder character, hinting at the rugged terrain that defines much of Benton County. The economic pulse of West Richland beats with the steady rhythm of these harvests, supported by the essential infrastructure that brings water to thirsty ground and connects these fertile pockets to the wider world. It is a place where the quiet hum of irrigation pumps is a constant, reassuring soundtrack to the unfolding days.

About This West Richland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Richland, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Richland and Benton County.

Detailed location data for West Richland includes the ZIP code (99353), telephone area code (509), county seat of Benton County (Prosser), and school district assignment (Richland School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Richland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.