Richland Center, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,030 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$51,472 Median Income $30,280 per capita
$137,700 Home Value $197,652 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,472 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,700 home value, $681/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland Center, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,472
32% below
$30,280 per capita
Home Value
$137,700
51% below
Zillow: $197,652
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Richland Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richland Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
49%
Rent
59%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richland Center residents earn a median household income of $51,472 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland Center is $137,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,652. Median rent is $681/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

18.5% of adults in Richland Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richland Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,030
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,472
Per Capita$30,280
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,700
Rent$681
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$197,652
Housing Units2,604
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,313/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation760 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland Center was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.