At a Glance
Median Income
$57,308
$28,082 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
Zillow: $149,381
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.1% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.0% (17% 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 $149,381. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population566
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,308
Per Capita$28,082
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$149,381
Housing Units227
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.