At a Glance
Median Income
$69,844
$44,444 per capita
Home Value
$188,900
Zillow: $258,446
Median Rent
$576/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How Richardton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richardton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richardton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richardton residents earn a median household income of $69,844 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,444. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,566 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richardton is $188,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,446. Median rent is $576/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
22.2% of adults in Richardton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richardton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,844
Per Capita$44,444
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,900
Rent$576
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$258,446
Housing Units412
Rent Burden37.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,622/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation2,459 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Richardton was founded in 1883.
The median home in Richardton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.