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Richland Center, WI
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Richland Center, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Richland Center a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $184,370. 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.
Safety & Crime
Richland Center reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.