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Richland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jefferson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
566 Population 550/sq mi density
$57,308 Median Income $28,082 per capita
$118,100 Home Value $143,903 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 3,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,308 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,308
24% below
$28,082 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
58% below
Zillow: $143,903
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
3,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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
76%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
25%
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 $57,308 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,082. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 795 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,903. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Richland reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,016/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population566
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,308
Per Capita$28,082
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$143,903
Housing Units227
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property3,016/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation777 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.