At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$23,803 per capita
Home Value
$73,000
Zillow: $101,929
Median Rent
$953/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Richburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richburg residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richburg is $73,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,929. Median rent is $953/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.8% of adults in Richburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population623
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density692/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$23,803
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,000
Rent$953
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$101,929
Housing Units197
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,646 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Richburg was built in 1938.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.