Richland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
548 Population 1,054/sq mi density
$71,635 Median Income $32,232 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $184,090 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,635 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $930/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,635
5% below
$32,232 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $184,090
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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
95%
Home Value
52%
Rent
80%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 3.4% (6% 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 $184,090. 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.

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 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population548
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,635
Per Capita$32,232
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$930
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$184,090
Housing Units231
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,962/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
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
Broadband85.4%
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.