Wisconsin
Richland Center is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,030. Residents earn $51,472 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richland Center receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Richland Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richland Center is $51,472, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Richland Center is $137,700, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Richland Center is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,009 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Richland Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,472 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $900 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,197 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 542 |
| County GDP | $1,004M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $137,700 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,370 |
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,313/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Total Violent | 19.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 19.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,008.9/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 138.5/100K |
| Theft | 870.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3405°N, 90.3834°W |
| County FIPS | 55103 |
Winner: Republican by 13.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |