Sign In Register

Richland, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Webster County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,218 Population 381/sq mi density
$35,382 Median Income $21,457 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $61,886 Zillow
$801 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 1,232 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,382 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,382
53% below
$21,457 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
79% below
Zillow: $61,886
Median Rent
$801/mo
31% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
30% below
1,232/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Richland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
21%
Rent
69%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richland residents earn a median household income of $35,382 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,457. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,886. Median rent is $801/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Richland reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,232/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,218
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density381/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,382
Per Capita$21,457
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$84M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$801
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$61,886
Housing Units762
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent268/100K
Property1,232/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation562 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband64.2%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.