At a Glance
Median Income
$35,382
$21,457 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
Zillow: $59,858
Median Rent
$801/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
21.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richland 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
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 3.0% (17% 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 $59,858. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,218
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density381/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,382
Per Capita$21,457
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$84M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$801
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$59,858
Housing Units762
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
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.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.