At a Glance
Median Income
$71,635
$32,232 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $175,328
Median Rent
$930/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
2,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $71,635 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,232. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,328. Median rent is $930/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Richland reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,662/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,635
Per Capita$32,232
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$930
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$175,328
Housing Units231
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property2,662/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Richland was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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