Where is Bothell, Washington, USA?

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Where is Bothell Located? - Bothell is a city located in the King, Snohomish County of Washington, United States. Bothell lies between 31.1171194 Degrees North latitudes and 97.7277959 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bothell Located?

Bothell is a city located in the King, Snohomish County of Washington, United States. Bothell lies between 31.1171194 Degrees North latitudes and 97.7277959 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bothell city is 48161 people and the city has a total area of 13.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Bothell, Washington Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBothell
CountiesKing County and Snohomish County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude47.7601°N
Longitude122.2054°W
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Land Area13.67 sq mi
Water Area0.19 sq mi
Total Area13.86 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)48,161
Population DensityApproximately 3,523 per sq mi
ZIP Codes98011, 98012, 98021, 98041
Area Code425
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-07380
Congressional DistrictWashington's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Bothell, Washington

  • Kenmore, Washington - 4 mi Southwest
  • Woodinville, Washington - 5 mi Southeast
  • Mill Creek, Washington - 6 mi North
  • Kirkland, Washington - 9 mi South
  • Lynnwood, Washington - 10 mi West
  • Mountlake Terrace, Washington - 8 mi West
  • Redmond, Washington - 10 mi Southeast
  • Everett, Washington - 18 mi North
  • Bellevue, Washington - 15 mi South
  • Seattle, Washington - 20 mi Southwest

Bothell, Washington Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January47375.6
April58422.8
July77550.8
October61463.8
Annual604537.8
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationWarm-Summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 37.8 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 154 days
Severe Weather RiskLow - Heavy rain, occasional windstorms and rare winter snow or ice
Annual SnowfallApproximately 5 inches

Driving Distances from Bothell, Washington

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
KenmoreWashington410 min
WoodinvilleWashington510 min
Mill CreekWashington612 min
Mountlake TerraceWashington815 min
KirklandWashington918 min
LynnwoodWashington1018 min
RedmondWashington1020 min
BellevueWashington1525 min
EverettWashington1825 min
SeattleWashington2030 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Bothell, Washington

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International Airport
IATA CodePAE
Nearest Major AirportSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 405, Washington State Route 522, Washington State Route 527
Rail ServiceNo passenger rail service; Amtrak stations available in nearby Seattle and Everett
Local TransitCommunity Transit and King County Metro Transit
  • Interstate 405 provides quick access to Bellevue, Renton, Lynnwood and other major communities in the Seattle metropolitan area.
  • State Route 522 connects Bothell with Seattle to the southwest and Monroe to the northeast.
  • Seattle Paine Field International Airport, approximately 17 miles north, offers commercial passenger flights, while Seattle-Tacoma International Airport serves domestic and international travel.
  • Community Transit and King County Metro operate frequent bus services linking Bothell with Seattle, Bellevue, Everett and surrounding cities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bothell, Washington

LandmarkType
University of Washington BothellUniversity Campus
Cascadia CollegeCollege Campus
Bothell Landing ParkHistoric Park
Sammamish River TrailMulti-Use Trail
North Creek ForestNature Preserve
Blyth ParkCommunity Park
Park at Bothell LandingRiverfront Park
Burke-Gilman TrailRegional Trail
Country Village (Redevelopment Area)Shopping and Dining District
McMenamins Anderson SchoolHistoric Hotel and Entertainment Complex

Colleges and Universities in Bothell, Washington

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of Washington BothellPublicUniversityBusiness, computer science, nursing and environmental studies
Cascadia CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer degrees, workforce education and STEM programs
Bastyr UniversityPrivateUniversityNaturopathic medicine and integrative health sciences
Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyPublicTechnical CollegeApplied technology and career education
Edmonds CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and university transfer
Bellevue CollegePublicCommunity CollegeBusiness, technology and healthcare programs

Waterbodies in Bothell, Washington

Sammamish River, North Creek, Swamp Creek, Little Bear Creek, Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, North Creek Wetlands, Crystal Lake, Lyon Creek, Cedar Grove wetlands.

Golf Courses in Bothell, Washington

Wayne Golf Course, Willows Run Golf Complex, Echo Falls Golf Club, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Bear Creek Country Club, Jefferson Park Golf Course, Nile Shrine Golf Center, Bellevue Golf Course.

Bothell, Washington - Key Historical Facts

  • Bothell was founded in 1889 by David Bothell, who settled along the Sammamish River and helped establish the community as a trading center.
  • The city's early economy relied on logging, farming and river transportation, taking advantage of the fertile Sammamish River Valley.
  • Bothell incorporated in 1909 and steadily expanded as transportation routes connected it with Seattle and surrounding communities.
  • The opening of the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College in the 1990s transformed the city into an important center for higher education and innovation.
  • Redevelopment of the historic downtown and riverfront has created vibrant public spaces while preserving much of the city's heritage.
  • Today, Bothell is recognized for its thriving technology sector, quality schools, scenic parks, university campus and convenient location within the Seattle metropolitan area.

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